Hypsizygus tesselatus
(Bull.) Singer
Beech mushroom, Clam shell
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Description
A mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae that grows in temperate and tropical regions, producing clustered fruiting bodies best harvested when young and firm.
Edible Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten in stir-fries and soups.
Traditional Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used in stir-fries and soups. They are best when young and firm.
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Distribution
It grows in temperate and tropical places.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Japan,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | 89.1 | 88 | 21 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Also Known As
Brown beech, Brown clamshell mushroom, Buna-shimeji, Yamabiko hon-shimeji
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 255
- Chowdhury, M. M. H., et al, 2015, Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 14:8
- Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 76
