Tiered tooth fungus
A species of monkey's head Scientific name : Hericium cirrhatum Genus : monkey's head
Tiered tooth fungus, A species of monkey's head
Scientific name: Hericium cirrhatum
Genus: monkey's head
Photo By Holger Krisp , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Tiered tooth fungus has a unique appearance made up of tiers of slender spines closely resembling elongated teeth. Growing in decaying, primarily deciduous trees, it is distinguishable from other species in the family by its shorter spines. It is illegal to gather tiered tooth fungus in Britain, due to its rarity.
Colors
White
Cream
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands
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General Info
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands
Growth Form
Saprobic
Cap Diameter
5-10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor very unpleasant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Very rare
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Photo By Holger Krisp , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Tooth fungi Genus
monkey's head Species
Tiered tooth fungus