
Velvet Shank (Enoki Mushroom)
Flammulina velutipes
Family: PhysalacriaceaeNative: Northern Hemisphere (Asia, Europe, and North America)Identified: Jan 8, 2026
A mushroom displaying smooth, slimy, orange-brown caps that are often convex. The gills are pale yellowish, and the stems are notably dark brown and velvety toward the base. They typically grow in clusters on decaying hardwood.
Learn more about Velvet Shank (Enoki Mushroom) in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
This is a fungus, not a traditional plant. To cultivate, provide a substrate of hardwood sawdust or logs in a cool, dark, and humid environment (between 45-65°F). Maintain constant moisture and high humidity for fruiting body development.