Tricholoma fulvocastaneum; false matsutake
A species of gilled mushroom that resembles the prized matsutake but is considered inferior. Used in mycology and foraging contexts.
This mushroom is a false matsutake; its aroma differs from the real matsutake.
Katakana spelling is common for this mushroom name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; usually written in kana.
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.