Multimedia Photos Hunting for expensive mushrooms in Vietnam Friday, 12:44, 11/09/2020 VOV.VN - A number of local mushrooms that can be sold for very high prices, sometimes up to tens of millions of Vietnam Dong (VND), are among the most popular food items sought after by wealthy people in Vietnam. Hunting for rare mushrooms is an activity undertaken by many wealthy Vietnamese people. During the seventh lunar month or vegetarian month, plenty of people seek to purchase Nam Tung Nhung, also known as matsutake, a special type of mushroom. One kilo of fresh matsutake is usually priced at between VND18-20 million, while that of dried matsutake is valued at VND30 million. Some types of matsutake are even go up to VND45 million per kilo. (Photo: Kyodo News) Explaining the reason why matsutakes have such a high price, sellers say the mushrooms grow naturally. Nam Lim Xanh, the reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum and lingzhi, is a fungus that can be found growing in various hot and humid locations throughout Asia. (Photo: VnExpress) Fresh reishi mushrooms typically cost between VND1-2 million per kilo, while dried reishi mushrooms can be worth up to VND3.5 million per kilo. Nam Phuc Linh, scientifically named Poria cocos Wolf, can usually be found growing in mountainous northern provinces such as Lao Cai and Yen Bai. This type of mushroom weigh between 500 grams and 2 kilos, while the giant version of the mushroom can weigh around 10 to 15 kilos. Usually its price hovers from several of hundreds to over VND1 million per kilo. Nam moi, scientifically named Termitomyces albuminosus, only grows naturally. (Photo: VnExpress) The price of the mushroom is approximately VND1 million per kilo. Buyers normally have to order several days in advance to ensure their purchase. VOV Mời quý độc giả theo dõi VOV.VN trên