Mushrooms & fungi

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Known in Japan as the “dancing mushroom” — overlapping grey-brown fronds that grow in clusters at the base of oak.

Known for

Studied for its beta-glucan fractions, particularly in metabolic and immune research. Equally established as a culinary mushroom with a rich, savoury character.

At GaiaTara

Being studied as a functional and culinary species.

Latin name

Grifola frondosa

Group

Mushrooms & fungi

Grows in

Darkness · sterile incubation rooms

Status

In R&D

Traditional uses and research interest are described for information only. GaiaTara makes no claim that this organism treats, cures or prevents any condition.