# Is Mushroom a Vegetable?

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## is a mushroom a vegetable, yes, or no?

Scientifically, it is not a vegetable and is classified as a [■■■■■■](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/fungi-food/114525).

### Mushrooms don’t have leaves, roots, or need seeds to grow, hence can’t be labeled as a vegetable.

However, the [nutritional attributes](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/mushroom-health-benefits-and-side-effects/38447) of mushrooms fall in line with that of vegetables.

It is considered a good [meat substitute](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/industrial-vegan/117651) also

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