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Lions Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
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30.5186, -84.1082

Field Notes

Description:

White mushroom with icicle like projections.

Habitat:

Growing out of the end of a hardwood log laying on the ground.

Notes:

An edible mushroom. Often cultivated.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
tomk3886
There was another on a nearby log. I should try eating one.
Jae
Wow beautiful spotting, tomk3886! I would love to spot one of these one day. Unfortunately they are rare where I live.

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Mushroom Mapping
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Fruiting Bodies of the World
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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FLaGA-Bama Neighborhood Nature Watch

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PublishedDecember 1, 2020

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