Bear’s head, Monkey's head mushroom, Fungus icicles
Hericium coralloides
Family: Hydnaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are large and pure white. They have many fine branches.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on tree trunks.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They need to be boiled in water for a few minutes then well drained before cooking. They should be slowly sauteed in butter and served with vegetables. They can be chopped and added to sauces and gravies.
It is a popular mushroom.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Coral tooth mushroom, Yuran