Next, let's look at the golden coin mushroom, which also has another name: crab mushroom.
It gets its name "Golden Coin Mushroom" because its cap is round and slightly wavy, resembling an ancient copper coin, hence the interesting name.
The stem of the golden needle mushroom is long and slender, but the flesh is quite thick.
It's worth mentioning that it usually emits a captivating fragrance...
Well, how should I put it?
That unique flavor seemed to carry the scent of money…
I'm sure everyone understands.
Another crucial point that must be mentioned is that golden needle mushrooms have very demanding requirements for their growing environment. They need relatively high humidity and moderate temperature conditions to thrive, so most of the varieties currently available on the market are artificially cultivated.
This mushroom has an extremely delicious flavor, and its texture can even mimic crab meat remarkably well, making it particularly suitable for stir-fries or soups. Of course, it's also a great option for hot pot...
While there is some overlap in the origins of both golden coin mushrooms and golden coin mushrooms, there are still some differences between them.
The golden needle mushroom, also known as enoki mushroom, has a wide distribution, and can be found in places such as China, Japan, Russia, Europe, North America, and Australia.
To be more specific, within our country alone, from Heilongjiang in the far north to Yunnan in the far south, and from Jiangsu in the east to Xinjiang in the west, we can find suitable natural environments for the propagation and growth of enoki mushrooms.
As for the golden needle mushroom, although its name is quite similar to the golden needle mushroom (i.e., enoki mushroom), it is actually a type of fungus that parasitizes wood.
After some in-depth research, I found that the golden needle mushroom is distributed to a certain extent in various corners of China.
However, it is important to emphasize that shiitake mushrooms, as a type of edible fungus, may share some similarities with golden needle mushrooms.
The main production areas of shiitake mushrooms are widely distributed in provinces such as Hunan, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Fujian.
In general, there is some overlap in the production areas of enoki mushrooms and golden needle mushrooms, but their specific distribution ranges and growing environments may differ.
Golden needle mushroom, also known as enoki mushroom, belongs to the genus *Flammulina* of the family Tricholomataceae in the order Agaricales.
This type of fungus does not contain chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis, therefore it is classified as a heterotrophic organism.
It mainly relies on taking in existing organic matter from the culture medium to maintain its life activities.
Enoki mushrooms have soft, smooth caps and crisp, refreshing stems. They often like to hide on the withered, dry trunks and stumps of broad-leaved trees such as willows, elms, and poplars.
The golden coin mushroom is named so because its shape is exactly like a coin. The entire fungus is a slightly flattened and slightly raised circle with the edges curling inward.
Its color is usually a deep brown or jet black, and its body is covered with a dense layer of tiny scales.
The cap is fleshy and plump. At first, the edges will curl slightly inward, but it will soon flatten out.
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