Songrong Mushroom (matzitaki)

Songrong mushroom is a kind of precious and edible mushroom, which grows in the mingled forest of pine and broad - leaved trees. Because it is rich in protein, amino acid, various kinds of vitamins and carbohydrates, songrong mushroom works well in treating diabetes as well as cancer, hence the name of "the king of mushrooms". Recently this wild mushroom has been in great demand in the international market. With the favorable conditions in August, September and October, Yunnan, especially the northwest and the central parts of  the  province, is the very songrong— growing place.