Enoki
A species of Flammulina, Also known as Velvet foot, Velvet stem, Winter fungus, Lily mushroom, Golden needle mushroom Scientific name : Flammulina velutipes Genus : Flammulina
Enoki, A species of Flammulina
Also known as:
Velvet foot, Velvet stem, Winter fungus, Lily mushroom, Golden needle mushroom
Scientific name: Flammulina velutipes
Genus: Flammulina
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Description
The enoki grows wild on dead elm trees, and is also cultivated for human use. This flavorful species (Flammulina velutipes) has been used in dishes around the world for generations, being particularly high in nutrients. Though store-bought enoki are often plain white, wild ones can be found in a range of colors.
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
The enoki is a woodland mushroom, mostly associated with deciduous trees. It grows on trunks, stumps, logs, and rotting wood, appearing terrestrial while it's actually growing on buried roots or wood.
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General Info
Edibility
Enoki is a highly sought-after mushroom that is edible when cooked. Though it is commercially available globally, this mushroom particularly pairs well with Asian cuisine. However, it has a soft or slimy texture that some people may not enjoy. Be cautious as the wild form of enoki could be confused with Funeral Bell.
Habitat
The enoki is a woodland mushroom, mostly associated with deciduous trees. It grows on trunks, stumps, logs, and rotting wood, appearing terrestrial while it's actually growing on buried roots or wood.
Growth Form
Clustered
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Smell like iron rust
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Least Concern
Distribution Area
North America, Europe, northern Asia
How to identify it?
Similar Species
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Physalacriaceae Genus
Flammulina Species
Enoki