Sweet tooth
A species of Dentinum, Also known as Hedgehog mushroom, Yellow toothed fungus Scientific name : Hydnum repandum Genus : Dentinum
Sweet tooth, A species of Dentinum
Also known as:
Hedgehog mushroom, Yellow toothed fungus
Scientific name: Hydnum repandum
Genus: Dentinum
Photo By Alan Rockefeller (Alan Rockefeller) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
This mushroom is distinctive for the spines, or teeth, that hang down from the underside of its cap. It can be found on forest floors singly or in groups. In spite of the name, sweet tooth, it has a slightly spicy bite and bitter aftertaste. This wild mushroom needs to be cooked before it is truly edible, and only young, parasite-free mushrooms should be harvested.
Colors
Yellow
Bronze
Orange
Habitat
The sweet tooth is a woodland species, associated with mixed or coniferous forests. It is found under trees, mostly in damp sites, growing out of moss or leaf litter. The fungus exists in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
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General Info
Edibility
The sweet tooth is a choice edible that's particularly popular in Europe and parts of Canada. Fruiting in late summer through the fall, sporting a flavor that's said to be similar to chanterelles, and bearing no toxic look-alikes, it's not hard to see why sweet tooths are sought-after. They are usually cooked and can be incorporated into all sorts of dishes, from soups and stews to risottos and stir-fries.
Habitat
The sweet tooth is a woodland species, associated with mixed or coniferous forests. It is found under trees, mostly in damp sites, growing out of moss or leaf litter. The fungus exists in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Pleasant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Least Concern
Distribution Area
North America, Europe, northern Asia, Australia
How to identify it?
Photo By Alan Rockefeller (Alan Rockefeller) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Cantharellales Family
Hydnoid fungi Genus
Dentinum Species
Sweet tooth 
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