Wood Hedgehog, Hedgehog fungus, Sheep's foot mushroom
Hydnum repandum

Family: Hydnaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The fruiting body has spines or teeth instead of gills.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in moist places in pine forests among the pine litter.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, China, Europe, Finland, Georgia, Guatemala, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Russia, Scandinavia, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. It can be eaten when still unripe. They are best used in long slow cooking dishes such as casseroles. They can be pickled, dried or canned.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Blek taggsvamp, Chwali shyamo, Chyau, Hedgehog mushroom, Irmist'ucha, Juanyan chijun, Pied de mouton, Ura shyamo

Synonyms

Dentinum repandum (L.: Fr.) S. F. Gray;