Lichuan Straw Mushroom

Lichuan Straw Mushroom

　　Lichuan Straw Mushroom is a traditional specialty of Hufang Township in Lichuan. Though not impressive in appearance, its fame has spread far and wide. Botanically known as straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea), it belongs to the Basidiomycota phylum and the Agaricaceae family. It is a type of edible fungus cultivated on rice straw and grown on semi-decayed stalks, and is one of the world’s four major mushrooms. With its tender and smooth texture and delicious flavor, it is hailed as a delicacy of southern Chinese cuisine. The straw mushroom is highly nutritious, rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins.