Ten of the Most Popular Mushrooms Per Each Continent
Mushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years all over the world. Depending on which continent, culinary traditions, and regional preferences, certain types of mushrooms are widely consumed globally and enjoy massive popularity.
Here are the ten most popular edible mushrooms as per each continent.
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in Asia:
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Enoki Mushrooms
- King Oyster Mushrooms
- Wood Ear Mushrooms
- White Button Mushrooms
- Shimeji Mushrooms
- Cloud Ear Mushrooms
- Matsutake Mushrooms
- Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
- Maitake Mushrooms
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in Europe:
- Porcini Mushrooms
- Morel Mushrooms
- Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Truffle Mushrooms
- Oyster Mushrooms
- Field Mushrooms
- Cauliflower Mushrooms
- Horn of Plenty Mushrooms (Black Trumpet)
- Hedgehog Mushrooms
- Blewit Mushrooms
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in North America:
- Morel Mushrooms
- Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Porcini Mushrooms
- Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (Maitake)
- Oyster Mushrooms
- Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
- Lobster Mushrooms
- Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
- Black Trumpet Mushrooms
- Coral Mushrooms
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in South America:
- Agaricus Blazei Mushrooms (Cogumelo do Sol)
- Pleurotus Mushrooms (Oyster Mushrooms)
- Lentinula Mushrooms (Shiitake Mushrooms)
- Chaga Mushrooms
- Amanita Caesarea Mushrooms (Caesar’s Mushroom)
- Macrolepiota Procera Mushrooms (Parasol Mushroom)
- Panaeolus Cyanescens Mushrooms
- Suillus Luteus Mushrooms (Slippery Jack)
- Marasmius Oreades Mushrooms (Fairy Ring Mushroom)
- Gymnopilus Spectabilis Mushrooms
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in Africa:
- Termitomyces Mushrooms
- Pleurotus Mushrooms (Oyster Mushrooms)
- Volvariella Volvacea Mushrooms (Straw Mushroom)
- Schizophyllum Commune Mushrooms (Split Gill)
- Ganoderma Lucidum Mushrooms (Reishi)
- Lactarius Deliciosus Mushrooms (Saffron Milk Cap)
- Boletus Edulis Mushrooms (Porcini)
- Morchella Mushrooms (Morel)
- Amanita Phalloides Mushrooms (Death Cap)
- Russula Mushrooms
The Ten Most Popular Mushrooms in Australasia:
- Pine Mushrooms (Lactarius deliciosus)
- Slippery Jack Mushrooms (Suillus luteus)
- Field Mushrooms (Agaricus campestris)
- Golden Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius)
- Blue Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)
- Coral Mushrooms (Ramaria spp.)
- Saffron Milk Caps (Lactarius deliciosus)
- Australian Truffle (Tuber melanosporum)
- Morel Mushrooms (Morchella spp.)
- Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Trametes versicolor)
Please note that the popularity of mushroom species can vary within regions, and this list represents some of the commonly enjoyed mushrooms in each area.