Hypsizygus tessulatus , or Buna Simeji is an edible mushroom from East Asia . It is also grown in temperate climates in Europe, North America, Australia and is sold fresh. In nature, it grows on trees.
| Chess gypsyzigus |
Shimeji |
| Scientific classification |
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| The kingdom : | Higher mushrooms |
| Department: | Basidiomycetes |
| Subdivision : | Agaricomycotina |
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| International Scientific Name |
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Hypsizygus tessulatus ( Bull. ) Singer , 1947 |
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There are two types:
- Buna-shimeji ( ja: ブ ナ シ メ ジ ) with brown fruit bodies;
- Bunapi-shimeji ( ja: ブ ナ ピ ー ) with white fruit bodies.
