Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
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The story
In Japan, this remarkable tooth fungus is known as yamabushitake, while in other cultures it has earned names like the bearded hedgehog or the Czech 'korálovec ježatý'. Its unique, cascading form has captured human imagination across different lands, earning it the Welsh name 'pigau barfog' and the Dutch 'Pruikzwam'. Throughout these regions, its striking resemblance to a white, flowing beard or a wild mane has made it a legendary sight for forest travelers.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Hericiaceae
How to use it
Lion's Mane mushrooms can be used in various ways, particularly in culinary applications due to their unique flavor and texture. They are often sautéed or used in soups and stir-fries. Additionally, they may have medicinal uses, with studies suggesting potential benefits for brain health and nerve regeneration.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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 .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1 centimetre (1⁄2 inch). It can be mistaken for other Hericium species that grow in the same areas.
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- Name
- Lion's Mane
- Slug
- lions-mane
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hericiaceae
- Genus
- Hericium
- Species
- erinaceus
- Category
- Mushroom
- Wikidata QID
- Q19737
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 48
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