Mock matsutake, also known as False Matsutake, can be confusing to identify. It closely resembles the true matsutake and often grows in the same places, but it is not the highly sought-after pine mushroom. In North America, the two main mock matsutake species are Catathelasma ventricosum and Catathelasma imperiale. These are mostly separated by region, though there is some overlap.
Mock Matsutake: Identification, Edibility, and How to Differentiate it from True Matsutake
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DJ is a co-founding member of mushlovebewell. His passion for mushrooms is only rivaled by how much benefit he believes you can get from consuming them consistently. He tests, manufactures and reviews mushroom growing equipment and materials so you get the most value for the money you spend.
