Fried chicken (clustered domecap) mushroom

Lyophyllum decastes

A clustering mushroom cultivated on a smaller commercial scale in Japan and China, named for the savory flavor it develops when cooked.

Family

Lyophyllaceae

Climate requirements

Fruits in cool to moderate conditions of 12-20C with high humidity.

Soil types

Grown on supplemented sawdust or compost-based substrate, not soil-based.