Wine Cap
FamilyStrophariaceae
EdibilityChoice Edible
HabitatWood chips
SeasonSpring-Autumn
About the Wine Cap
Stropharia rugosoannulata, the garden giant, and one of the easiest mushrooms to grow outdoors in wood chip beds. Burgundy caps on robust white stems. Flavor is often compared to potatoes or asparagus. Thrives with almost no care once established.
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