concept   mushrooms
13 commonsense assertions
Cultures (13) • Japan (1) • East Asia (1) • Canada (1) • Finnish (1) • North America (1) • Northern European countries (1) • mycology enthusiasts (1) • Scandinavia (1) • Central Europe (1) • Oceania (1) • Tropical countries (1) • biochemistry research in Eastern countries (1) • biology (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mushrooms Japan Mushrooms are a significant part of traditional Japanese culture, incorporated in dishes and medicine, but caution is taken when identifying and collecting wild mushrooms. 9
2 mushrooms East Asia Mushrooms are highly esteemed in traditional East Asian medicine and are symbolic of longevity in the culture. 5
3 mushrooms Canada In Canada, mushrooms are mainly used for cooking, with less focus on identification and folklore. 4
4 mushrooms Finnish Foraging for mushrooms is a widespread and traditional social activity in Finnish culture with deep-rooted folklore connections. 4
5 mushrooms North America North American culture embraces mushrooms through cuisine and foraging activities. 4
6 mushrooms Northern European countries Mushroom picking is a popular outdoor activity in Northern European countries, with a focus on safety and environmental sustainability. 3
7 mushrooms mycology enthusiasts Mycology enthusiasts have comprehensive knowledge of different mushroom species, including ecology, identification, and folklore. 3
8 mushrooms Scandinavia Mushrooms are a key component of traditional cuisine and foraging culture in Scandinavia. 2
9 mushrooms Central Europe Mushrooms are a culinary delicacy in Central European culture and are widely foraged and used in traditional dishes. 1
10 mushrooms Oceania In Oceania, there is less emphasis on foraging and consuming wild mushrooms due to caution around the presence of poisonous varieties. 1
11 mushrooms Tropical countries Tropical countries have less variety and abundance of mushrooms due to their different climate and vegetation. 1
12 mushrooms biochemistry research in Eastern countries Mushrooms are heavily researched in Eastern countries for their medicinal and nutritional benefits. 1
13 mushrooms biology Mushrooms are essential decomposers in ecosystems, recycling nutrients and breaking down organic matter. 1