Lion's mane mushroom, Bearded tooth mushroom
Hericium erinaceus
Family: Hydnaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The crap can be 15 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the top of trees.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hedgehog mushroom, Houtou, Nyut o hmu, Thagar chyau, Thagar syamu, Thakre chyau, Thokre chyau, Yang mao jun
Synonyms
Clavaria erinaceus Bull.;