» Disambiguation: For the fictional character see Matsutake Kaoru. Matsutake (Japanese:, pine mushroom, Tricholoma matsutake = syn. T. nauseosum) is the common name for a highly sought after mycorrhizal mushroom that grows in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is an important element of Japanese cuisine. In Vietnam, it's called nấm tùng nhung. Habitat and distribution Matsutake grow under trees and are usually concealed under fallen leaves and duff on the forest floor. It forms a sy… (More on Matsutake)