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Tiger Sawgill

Lentinus tigrinus

Description:

This edible mushroom has also been called "little shiitake", shiitake was once in this genus, it has a milder flavor and is generally smaller. These were popping up everywhere on debris along bank of the creek.

Notes:

They have been show to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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chesterbperry
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chesterbperry

East Ridge, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Oct 2, 2013
Submitted on Oct 4, 2013

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