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The Mushroom
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A field guide to the species we grow and study. Each profile covers appearance, biology, cultivation and history.

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

A white, cascading tooth fungus with no cap and no gills — one of the most recognizable mushrooms we grow.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Fast-colonizing, shelf-forming clusters — a cornerstone of controlled-environment cultivation.

Lentinula edodes

A classic hardwood mushroom with a deep, savory character and a long cultivation history.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Bright yellow, delicate clusters with a nutty aroma.

Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus

Slate-blue caps that pale as they mature.

Ganoderma lucidum

A woody, lacquered polypore with a long history of traditional use.