Coral tooth fungus
A species of monkey's head, Also known as Bear’s head tooth Scientific name : Hericium coralloides Genus : monkey's head
Coral tooth fungus, A species of monkey's head
Also known as:
Bear’s head tooth
Scientific name: Hericium coralloides
Genus: monkey's head
Photo By Martin Hlauka (Pescan) , used under Attribution /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Coral tooth fungus (Hericium coralloides) is a species of coral mushroom most frequently sighted on dead or decaying hardwoods. Generally, younger specimens are white and become increasingly yellowish as they mature. Found around the world, the Māori refer to this species as pekepekekiore.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Pink
Habitat
The coral tooth fungus can be found in deciduous forests. It grows on deadwood and it's usually found on decaying stumps and fallen logs and branches.
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General Info
Edibility
The coral tooth fungus is reportedly edible, though it is not used very often due to its delicateness and often diminutive size. It is best eaten when young and white—older specimens, which tend to be yellower, have a more bitter and unpalatable flavor.
Habitat
The coral tooth fungus can be found in deciduous forests. It grows on deadwood and it's usually found on decaying stumps and fallen logs and branches.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
16 inches
Cap Diameter
10 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Pleasant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,northern Asia
How to identify it?
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Photo By Martin Hlauka (Pescan) , used under Attribution /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Tooth fungi Genus
monkey's head Species
Coral tooth fungus