Synopsis

The Matsutake (Pine)
mushroom is a highly regarded species and brings top dollar value for fresh delivery. The species grows for only 3 or 4 weeks out of the year. Usually in late Sept and into Oct, in the Pacific Northwest.

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University of Tokyo

We have been trying for years to cultivate the Matsutake, but so far have had no success.This mushroom is truly a wild species. It is mycorzial and is in a symbiotic relationship with the trees, exchanging nutrients back and forth between the two.

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Our interest is in the science, education and outdoor recreation as it relates to the Matsutake (Pine) Mushroom. We also strive to explore the possibilities of cultivating the wild pine mushroom. So far no one has succeded.

    Typical Pine Country                                             
   

                                  
                                           
    Common Name:   Pine Mushroom       


    Japanese Name:   Matsutake 


    Latin names:    Tricholoma magnivelare

                             Armillaria Ponderosa

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The Matsutake (Pine) mushroom grows in a symbiotic relationship with the trees. Wrapping it's mycilliem (roots) around the roots of the host tree. The tree provides essential minerals to the mushroom and the mushroom provides other essential nutrients back to the tree.

The Pine mushroom can be found in most temperate forests in many parts of the world. It will grow amongst hemlock, douglas fir and spruce trees. It is believed to not grow symbiotically with Cedar or Decidious trees.