Until recently, the asian beauty was reported only in Asia. In 2009, this unusual fungus was spotted in Massachusetts, USA. It is believed that the mushroom was imported accidentally along with plants from Asia. There is a possible reason for asian beauty not having been discovered before: it fruits in winter when mycologists seldom go foraging.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Asian beauty
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Attributes of Asian beauty
Height
5 - 10 mm
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 mm long, 0.5 - 1 mm thick; whitish, yellowish to orangish yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.