Lion's mane
Hericium erinaceus
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as lion's mane, yamabushitake, bearded tooth fungus, or bearded hedgehog, is a species of tooth fungus. It tends to grow in a single clump with dangling spines longer than 1 centimetre. It can be mistaken for other Hericium species that grow in the same areas.
- Family
- Hericiaceae
In the kitchen
Lion's mane is edible and can be a delightful addition to your meals! It has a mild, seafood-like flavor, making it perfect for stir-fries, soups, or even as a meat substitute in various dishes. Just remember to cook it thoroughly to enhance its taste and texture. Enjoy experimenting with this unique fungus in your kitchen!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Hericium erinaceus
- Slug
- hericium-erinaceus
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hericiaceae
- Genus
- Hericium
- Species
- erinaceus
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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