noun
Tricholoma fulvocastaneum; false matsutake
A species of gilled mushroom that resembles the prized matsutake but is considered inferior. Used in mycology and foraging contexts.
このキノコはニセマツタケで、本物の松茸とは香りが違う。
This mushroom is a false matsutake; its aroma differs from the real matsutake.
The true matsutake mushroom, highly prized for its aroma and flavor. ニセマツタケ is a look-alike species with less culinary value.
Compound of 偽 (にせ, 'false, imitation') and 松茸 (まつたけ, 'matsutake mushroom'). The name directly describes it as a false or inferior matsutake.