Hericium coralloides

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Hericium coralloides is a saprotrophic fungus, commonly known as coral tooth fungus[1] or comb coral mushroom.[2]

Description

The fruiting body is Script error: No such module "convert". across, whitish, and heavily branched and toothed. Both the flesh and the spore print are white.[3]

Similar species

It resembles Hericium abietis and H. erinaceus.[3]

Distribution and habitat

It is found throughout North America, growing on dead hardwood trees. It can be found from July to October in the east and November to March in the west.[3]

Uses

The species is edible and good[4] when young, but as it ages the branches and hanging spines become brittle and turn a light shade of yellowish brown.

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