MushieEnoki (Flammulina filiformis)
Edible (expert ID)
Enoki is a pale, long, thin-stemmed mushroom with tiny caps, sold in clusters. It is cooked, never eaten raw.
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| Scientific name | Flammulina filiformis |
|---|---|
| Other names | Enokitake · Winterpilz · Golden needle mushroom |
| Family | Physalacriaceae |
| Season | Year-round |
| Habitat | Cultivated in dark rooms; wild forms grow on dead wood in winter |
| Range | East Asia; cultivated worldwide |
| Spore print | White |
| Smell | Mild |
How to identify Enoki
| Cap | Tiny, white to cream (cultivated), 1–3 cm, smooth |
|---|---|
| Underside | Cream gills |
| Stem | Long, thin, white and velvety |
| Smell | Mild |
| Spore print | White |
Is Enoki edible or poisonous?
Edible (expert ID). Cultivated enoki is edible when cooked. Wild lookalikes include the deadly funeral bell.
Enoki look-alikes
Wild lookalikes include the deadly funeral bell.
When does Enoki grow?
Enoki is typically found Year-round in cultivated in dark rooms; wild forms grow on dead wood in winter. See other mushrooms in season:
Frequently asked questions
Is Enoki edible?
Enoki (Flammulina filiformis) is regarded as edible by field guides when it has been correctly identified and properly cooked. Cultivated enoki is edible when cooked. Wild lookalikes include the deadly funeral bell. Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app or a website. Confirm identification and edibility in person with a qualified local expert.
What does Enoki look like?
Tiny, white to cream (cultivated), 1–3 cm, smooth. Underside: cream gills. Stem: long, thin, white and velvety.
What are the look-alikes of Enoki?
The main look-alike is Velvet shank (Flammulina velutipes). Wild lookalikes include the deadly funeral bell.
When and where does Enoki grow?
Enoki is usually found all year. Habitat: cultivated in dark rooms; wild forms grow on dead wood in winter. Range: East Asia; cultivated worldwide.
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Sources and credits: written from standard field-guide references. Further reading: Wikipedia: Flammulina filiformis. Last updated 2026-10-22. Editorial policy.