shitake
noun
shi·ta·ke
less common spelling of shiitake
: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap
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Brussels sprouts, shitake mushrooms, and matchstick carrots accompany the salmon in this rice bowl. —
Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 What’s more, studies show that tsubaki seed oil can increase hair growth and shitake mushroom extract can stimulate new growth while targeting scalp sensitivities like dandruff and dryness. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 When applied from scalp to ends theGar lightweight multi-oil, shitake mushroom extract and probiotic ferment blend balances the scalp and repairs hair in 30 minutes. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 What’s more, studies show that tsubaki seed oil can increase hair growth and shitake mushroom extract can stimulate new growth while targeting scalp sensitivities like dandruff and dryness. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 When applied from scalp to ends theGar lightweight multi-oil, shitake mushroom extract and probiotic ferment blend balances the scalp and repairs hair in 30 minutes. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Shitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/shitake. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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