Hericium erinaceus

Bearded Tooth, Bearded Hedgehog, Hegehog Mushroom

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Family: Hydnaceae

Mid-Atlantic emergence time: August - November

Purportedly, this is a choice edible when young and very fresh because it turns sour with age.




18 October 2013
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, Landmark, VA
(side view)
18 October 2013
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, Landmark, VA
(view from above)
18 October 2013
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, Landmark, VA
(view from below)
 




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