Lyophyllum shimeji (edible mushroom)
A prized edible mushroom native to East Asia, often used in Japanese cuisine. The name is usually written in katakana.
See also: しめじ
Hon-shimeji mushrooms have a good aroma and are used in hot pot dishes and mixed rice.
I bought some hon-shimeji mushrooms at the supermarket.
占地 (しめじ) is a broader term for shimeji mushrooms, while ホンシメジ refers specifically to the Lyophyllum shimeji species.
Lyophyllum fumosum (species of mushroom)
Katakana spelling is standard for this mushroom name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji spelling, also rare.
The name combines 本 (hon, 'true') with 占地 (shimeji), a general term for shimeji mushrooms, indicating it is the genuine or original shimeji species.