Types of Mushroom & Their Identification

White Button Mushroom

Scientific Name- Agaricus bisporus, A. bitorquis

- Contribute 90% of total India's Production.

- Most viable mushroom over the world.

- Prepared on compost.

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Black Ear Mushrooms

Scientific Name- Auricularia polytricha

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Oyster Mushroom

Scientific Name- Pleurotus spp.

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Milky Mushroom

Scientific Name- Colocybe indica

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Pady Straw Mushroom

Scientific Name- Volvarielaa displasia

- Tropical mushroom, (temperature 35°c).

- Mostly- Cultivated in South India.

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Shittake Mushroom

Scientific Name- Lentinula edodes

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Giant Mushroom

Scientific Name- Stropharia ruguso-annulata.

- Giant mushroom is biggest mushroom in the world.

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Portobello Mushroom

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Crimini Mushrooms

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Enoki Mushroom

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Porcini Mushroom

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Shimeji Mushroom

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Morel Mushrooms