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Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

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Field Notes

Description:

Golf ball size, found on wet rotting log

Species ID Suggestions

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceu

Reference Link
Jellis
2

Hedgehog mushroom

Hericum eriacus
Daniel R Hughes
1

Comments (3)
PucaK
The spelling of the scientific name is Hericium erinaceus http://www.mushroomexpert.com/hericium_erinaceus.html
Daniel R Hughes
The Hedgehog mushroom or Hericum eriacus is a Round mushroom that shaped like a puff ball with little spines protruding from it.

Spotted for Missions

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Mushroom Mapping
Southeastern Fungi and Mold
Photographed
PublishedNovember 10, 2015

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