Shiitake: The Little Mushroom That Could
SHIITAKE /(Shee-Tak-Kee)/n./ 1. A specific type of mushroom or fungi, also called Lentinus edodes, that is native to Asia and possesses no roots, leaves, flowers, or seeds; /n./ 2. A symbol of longevity in China because of its immune-boosting properties, which have been used medicinally in the region for more than 6,000 years; /n./ 3. [...]

