Key Identification Features
- Many overlapping grayish-brown caps from central base
- small white pores underneath
- white flesh
- grows at base of oaks
- highly prized edible with exceptional medicinal properties
Preparation Notes
Cook thoroughly. Excellent in stir-fries. Also known as Zhu Ling in traditional medicine.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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