Wild Black Tiger Paw Mushroom
Sarcodon imbricatus
OriginYunnan, China
Harvest SeasonAugust - November
HabitatConiferous forest floors, mossy ground
ProcessingHand-foraged, scales gently cleaned
Taste ProfileEarthy, smoky, slightly bitter when raw, rich when cooked
ColorGrayish-brown to dark brown scaly cap
Cap ShapeFlat to funnel-shaped with dense scales
Cap Diameter8-25cm, curled edges when young
Weight Range50g - 400g per piece
PackagePaper-wrapped, foam-padded box
StorageRefrigerate at 2-6°C
Shelf Life5-7 days fresh, 12 months dried
CertificationWild-foraged, Rare variety
Minimum Order300g
DeliveryCold-chain express, 24-48h
Wild black tiger paw mushroom, also known as Zhangzi mushroom, is a rare edible fungus named for the scaly patterns similar to tiger paws on the surface of the cap. The cap is grayish-brown or dark brown with dense scales, curled edges, and flattened like an umbrella when mature.