You’ll find beech mushrooms in two colors: brown and white. Other Common Names: hon shimeji, buna shimeji, alba clamshell Flavor/Texture: Raw beech mushrooms have a sharp, bitter flavor.

and beech. Not to be confused with Chicken of the Woods, Hen of the Woods is also known as 'maitake' (Grifola frondosa). This pale brown mushroom commonly grows on the base and roots of oaks but ...