White Matsutake

Tricholoma magnivelare

This edible white mushroom is considered a delicacy, and is sometimes commercially picked and sold. It's broad (5-25cm) cap is inrolled at the edges, and stains brown-orange with age. The white matsutake is prized for its spicy scent and for is size, and is found growing in soil at the base of pine and oak trees.

Distribution of White Matsutake in Canada