Isaria Farinosa
- Scientific Name: Isaria farinosa
- Description: Entomopathogenic fungus with a white, powdery appearance
- Habitat: Found in forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields
- Significance: Potential use in biological control as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides
Isaria Tenuipes
- Scientific Name: Isaria tenuipes
- Description: Entomopathogenic fungus with a slender, elongated structure
- Habitat: Typically found in forested areas, grows on decaying organic matter and dead insects
- Significance: Potential applications in biological pest control
Jack-O-Lantern
- Scientific Name: Omphalotus olearius
- Description: Mushroom with vibrant orange color, convex cap, and bioluminescent properties
- Habitat: Grows on decaying wood, such as logs and stumps, in forests and wooded areas
- Significance: Toxic and not suitable for consumption, but notable for its bioluminescence
Judas Ear
- Scientific Name: Auricularia auricula-judae
- Description: Dark brown to black, ear-shaped mushroom with gelatinous texture
- Habitat: Commonly found in temperate regions, often growing on dead or decaying wood
- Significance: Used in Asian cuisines for its mild flavor and gelatinous texture when cooked
King Stropharia
- Scientific Name: Stropharia rugosoannulata
- Description: Large, fleshy mushroom with a convex to bell-shaped cap
- Habitat: Found in grassy areas, gardens, and woodlands, often associated with wood chips and decomposing organic matter
- Significance: Edible mushroom with a savory flavor, versatile for cooking
King Tuber
- Scientific Name: Tuber magnatum
- Description: Highly valued edible truffle with a round, irregular shape and cream-colored exterior
- Habitat: Underground in association with the roots of specific trees, such as oak, hazel, and poplar
- Significance: Gourmet delicacy known for its distinct aroma and flavor, widely used in culinary applications
Koji
- Scientific Name: Aspergillus oryzae
- Description: Filamentous fungus used in fermentation processes, particularly in traditional Asian food production
- Habitat: Cultivated on grains, typically rice or barley, under controlled conditions
- Significance: Used as a starter culture in the production of fermented foods like soy sauce
Lentinula Aciculospora
- Scientific Name: Lentinula aciculospora
- Description: Mushroom with a firm texture and slender, pointed shape
- Habitat: Found in forests, often growing on decaying wood
- Significance: Edible mushroom with a delicate flavor, commonly used in Asian cuisine
Lentinula Boryana
- Scientific Name: Lentinula boryana
- Description: Mushroom with a brownish cap and white gills
- Habitat: Typically found in forests, growing on decaying wood
- Significance: Edible mushroom with a mild flavor, suitable for various culinary preparations
Lingzhi Mushroom
- Scientific Name: Ganoderma lucidum
- Description: Polypore mushroom with a shiny, reddish-brown cap and white pores
- Habitat: Found on the trunks of decaying trees, particularly hardwoods
- Significance: Highly revered in traditional Chinese medicine for its potential health benefits, also used in culinary applications
Lions Mane
- Scientific Name: Hericium erinaceus
- Description: Large, white mushroom with long, spiky, tooth-like structures
- Habitat: Grows on the trunks of hardwood trees, particularly beech trees
- Significance: Edible mushroom with a unique texture and flavor, often used as a meat substitute
Lions Mane Warm Weather
- Scientific Name: Hericium erinaceus
- Description: Variation of the Lion’s Mane mushroom adapted to warmer climates
- Habitat: Similar to the standard Lion’s Mane, found on hardwood trees
- Significance: Shares the same edible and medicinal properties as the standard Lion’s Mane