Lentinula novae-zelandiae

Lentinula novae-zelandiae, also known as New Zealand shiitake, is a species of edible saprobic fungus endemic to New Zealand.

Lentinula novae-zelandiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Omphalotaceae
Genus: Lentinula
Species:
L. novae-zelandiae
Binomial name
Lentinula novae-zelandiae

Phylogenetic research suggests this species forms a monophyletic clade of Laurasian origins.[1] It can be cultivated, with cultures and grow kits available commercially in New Zealand.[2]

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