shii·ta·ke
shē-ˈtä-kē 
variants
or less commonly shitake
: 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
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It’s formulated with a blend of shiitake, turkey tail, lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi and tremella mushrooms, plus adaptogens amla, ashwagandha, astragalus, goji, maca, panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng and schisandra.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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
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Noun
Standout dishes like the shiitake tempeh with a kimchi emulsion, carrots and a miso sauce and the quinoa risotto with asparagus, coconut, peach chutney and ginger are a journey through textures, colors and flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It’s formulated with a blend of shiitake, turkey tail, lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi and tremella mushrooms, plus adaptogens amla, ashwagandha, astragalus, goji, maca, panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng and schisandra.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Noun
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
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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