Flammulina velutipes
Fluweelpootje (Dutch)
Enokitake (Japanese)
Nametake
Yuki-motase (snow mushroom)
Enokitake is a true winter mushroom, usually appearing in late autumn and winter and continuing to grow even after a severe frost.
Distribution: The temperate regions of the world.
Enoki grows on oak, beech, willow, birch, poplar and alder, among others.
Substrate culture: enoki also grows on coffee grounds see this article.
Taste and preparation: very tasty mushroom, quick cooking on high heat, tastes great with vegetables, fish and chicken.
Attention: there are poisonous species similar to this mushroom, these are species of the genus Galerina or Conocybe.
