Maitake breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Hen of the Woods
Origin: US
AutumnFolk NameMeatyOak Base
Grifola frondosa
Origin: JP
FeatheryFrond ClusterMeatySpecies
Wild Maitake
DeepDeep FlavourForagedForest
Sheep's Head
Origin: US
ClusteredMeatyNicknameRegional Name
Dancing Mushroom
Origin: JP
ClusteredCulturalFrondJapanese Lore Name
Cultivated Maitake
Origin: JP
AvailableCleanCrispableFarmed
Cloud Maitake
Marketing NamePrettyRuffledSame Cook
Dharma Maitake
ClusteredFrondPremium AimSpecialty