This list of edible mushrooms is designed to be a handy reference for anyone seeking new mushrooms they’d like to try. We’ve divided the list into a few sections: cultivated, foraged, and simply other edible mushrooms. For both cultivated and foraged we are referencing commercially viable mushrooms. In the edible list we list mushrooms that are commonly eaten only. Some mushrooms are conditionally safe to eat, we do not list all precautions here and would prefer you stay safe! If you don’t know proper safety for preparing a mushroom don’t eat it!
Cultivated Mushrooms
Common Mushroom
Species: Agaricus bisporus
Other names: Button mushroom, cremini, baby-bella, portobello
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Beech Mushroom
Species: Hypsizygus tessellatus
Other Names: Bunapi-shimeji and Bunapi-shimeji
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Enoki
Species: Flammulina velutipes
Other Names: Golden needle mushroom, seafood mushroom, lily mushroom, winter mushroom, velvet foot, velvet shank, and velvet stem.
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Lion’s Mane
Species: Hericium erinaceus
Other Names: Monkey head, bearded tooth, satyr’s beard, bearded hedgehog, and pom pom mushroom.
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Wood Ear
Species: Auricularia auricula-judae
Other Names: Jew’s ear and jelly ear.
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Oyster
Species: Pleurotus …
Note: Oyster mushroom refers to any of 38 closely related mushrooms, several of which have been reclassified in recent years. All appear roughly similar and most are edible.
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Snow Fungus
Species: Tremella fuciformis
Other Names: Snow ear, silver ear fungus, and white jelly.
Shiitake
Species: Lentinula edodes
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Straw Mushroom
Species: Volvariella volvacea
Other Names: Paddy straw mushroom.
Wine Cap
Species: Stropharia rugosoannulata
Other Names: Burgundy mushroom, garden giant, and king stropharia.
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Pioppino
Species: Hericium erinaceus
Other Names: Velvet pioppini, poplar, and black poplar mushroom.
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Reishi
Species: Ganoderma Lucidum
Other Names: Lingzhi.
Notes: While technically edible as a tea, Reishi is a tough woody mushroom and it is typically used in traditional medicine. The preparation of Reishi is extremely important and there are known toxic effects. Current medical uses of Reishi are being researched further and it is not currently advised to be used to treat any illness.
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Foraged – Wild Mushrooms
Pig Mushrooms
Species: Boletus edulis
Other Names: Fungo procino, Steinpilz, stone mushroom, white mushroom, wolf mushroom, king bolete and penny bun.
Sculpted Giant Puffball Mushroom
Species: Calbovista subsculpta
Giant Puffball Mushroom
Species: Calvatia gigantea
Chanterelle
Species: Cantharellus cibarius
Note: There are poisonous mushrooms that look like Chanterelle, be sure to have wild mushrooms identified before eating them.
Tube Chanterelle
Species: Cantharellus tubaeformis
Other Names: Yellowfoot chanterelle, yellow leg.
Blewit
Species: Clitocybe nuda
Gypsy Mushroom
Species: Cortinarius caperatus
Horn of Plenty
Species: Craterellus cornucopioides
Other Names: Trompette de la mort (trumpet of death)
Hen of the Woods
Species: Grifola frondosa
Other Names: Maitake, sheep’s head.
Sweet Tooth Fungus
Species: Hydnum repandum
Other Names: Hedgehog mushroom, urchin of the woods
Saffron Milk Cap
Species: Lactarius deliciosus
Morel
Species: Morchella conica & Morchella esculenta
Note: Morels have a common look alike species group referred to as false morels. These mushrooms are poisonous but can easily be distinguished by an expert. Always check your mushrooms with someone before eating. Additionally, morels must always be cooked before eating.
Matsutake
Species: Tricholoma matsutake
Truffles
Species: Tuber …
Note: Truffles come in many varieties, some of which can be cultivated, but most of which are still wild exclusively. These mushrooms are very difficult to grow even in commercial settings and their rarity has lead to high prices for these mushrooms.
Other Edible Species
The following are some other common edible species. For this list we have only provided mushrooms which have common names and are fairly well known.
- Horse Mushroom (Agaricus arvensis)
- Pinewood Mushroom (Agaricus silvaticus)
- Caesar’s Mushroom (Amanita caesarea)
- Bay Bolete (Boletus badius)
- St George’s Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa)
- Spike Cap Mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus)
- Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus)
- Corn Smut (Ustilago maydis)
- Ox Tongue (Fisulina hepatica)
- Orange Milkcap (Lactarius deterrimus)
- Chicken Mushroom (Laetiporus sulphureus)
- Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum)
- Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)
- Dryad’s Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus)
- Cauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis crispa)
Though there are hundreds of other edible species out there. Many of the mushrooms we excluded from this list are either dangerous to handle or must be prepared in special ways to avoid health risks.