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Enoki

Flammulina velutipes

Also known as : Velvet foot, Velvet stem, Winter fungus, Lily mushroom, Golden needle mushroom

The enoki grows wild on dead elm trees, and is also cultivated for human use. This flavorful species (Flammulina velutipes) has been used in dishes around the world for generations, being particularly high in nutrients. Though store-bought enoki are often plain white, wild ones can be found in a range of colors.

Hardiness Zones

3 to 7

Key Facts About Enoki

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Attributes of Enoki

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

4 inches

Spread

3 inches

Leaf type

Deciduous

Ideal Temperature

20 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Enoki

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

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Family

Genus

Species

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Enoki

Flammulina velutipes

Also known as: Velvet foot, Velvet stem, Winter fungus, Lily mushroom, Golden needle mushroom

Hardiness Zones

3 to 7

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