Types of Mushrooms

Although most mushrooms are edible, few species are actually consumed, as most species can be tough, woody, or gelatinous, give off an unpleasant smell, or just plain taste bad. Only about 20 varieties are truly flavorful. This guide covers the following popular types of mushrooms: common, enoki, morel, pleurotus, shiitake, boletus, wood ear, and chanterelle. In addition, the guide covers truffles, a highly prized fungi that are often mistakenly classified with mushrooms.