shiitake

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Found across Europe (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (真菌界)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (担子菌门)

Class

Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)

Order

Agaricales (伞菌目)

Family

Omphalotaceae

Genus

Lentinula

Species

Lentinula edodes (shiitake)

Names in Other Languages

German Shiitake-Pilz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of shiitake?

The scientific name of shiitake is Lentinula edodes. It belongs to the genus Lentinula.

Where does shiitake live?

shiitake is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does shiitake belong to?

shiitake (Lentinula edodes) belongs to the genus Lentinula, which is part of the taxonomic family Omphalotaceae.

What kingdom does shiitake belong to?

shiitake (Lentinula edodes) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).