22 Edible Mushrooms that Grow on Trees

15.02.2024 - 08:41 / balconygardenweb.com / Suyash

Mushrooms are not always part of the ground! Here are some edible ones that you can see growing on the bark of the trees in gardens and wild.

Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa

Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, Hen of the Woods, also known as maitake, has overlapping ruffled shape. It grows at the base of oak trees and offers an earthy flavor.

Scientific Name: Hericium erinaceus

One of the most sought-after edible mushrooms is the lion’s mane. It gets its name from the cascading tendrils of growth. Look for them on wounded or dying oaks and maples.

Scientific Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster mushroom derives its name from its shell-like shape resembling an oyster. Sporting a gentle nutty flavor and velvety texture, it’s a versatile ingredient in culinary creations.

Scientific Name: Craterellus cornucopioides

The black trumpet has a horn-like shape and grayish-black color. It grows under oak and conifer trees and offers an intense earthy flavor.

Scientific Name: Laetiporus cincinnatus

Another edible relative of Chicken of the Woods, it has bright white caps and grows on burr oaks. This mushroom has a mild, slightly sweet taste.

Scientific Name: Hypsizygus tessellatus

Native to Asia and North America, the Beech Mushroom, or Bunashimeji, is known for its delicate nutty flavor and distinctive clustered growth.

Scientific Name: Ganoderma lucidum

Known for its health benefits, the reishi mushroom has a glossy red cap and woody texture. It grows on plum, oak, and other hardwood trees.

Scientific Name: Piptoporus betulinus

Native to North America and Europe, Birch Polypore is an edible mushroom that grows on trees and features a substantial, flat body often exhibiting a white underside.

Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes

In the wild,