Hedgehog Mushroom
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Hedgehog Mushroom
Hydnum
Hedgehog Mushrooms have a spiky underside and a sweet flavor. They are often found in the woods and are loved by many chefs!
Habitat: Wooded areas
Appearance
The Hedgehog Mushroom has an irregularly shaped, often wavy cap that is typically off-white to orange-tan. Its most distinctive feature is the underside, which is covered in soft, brittle, tooth-like spines instead of gills, resembling a hedgehog's prickles.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderCantharellalesFamilyHydnaceaeGenusHydnum
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, Hydnum repandum, means 'bent back' because its cap often curls!
This mushroom is a cousin to the famous Chanterelle mushroom, sharing a firm texture.
Unlike most mushrooms, it has no gills or pores, making it very unique!
You can find it growing alone or in small groups on the forest floor!
Special abilities
Ability
Spore Spikes
Hedgehog Mushroom has tooth-like spines on its underside that help them drop spores efficiently, even when growing at an angle.
Ability
Forest Friend
Hedgehog Mushroom can share nutrients with trees through its roots because of a special symbiotic relationship, helping both thrive.
Ability
Flavor Protector
Hedgehog Mushroom has a slightly peppery taste, which can deter some pests from eating it completely.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 4-10 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 5-15 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Late summer to late autumn
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
oak tree
Quercus robur
Forms a mutually beneficial mycorrhizal relationship.
symbiotic with
beech tree
Fagus sylvatica
Exchanges nutrients with its root system.
symbiotic with
Scots pine
Pinus sylvestris
Benefits from a nutrient exchange partnership.
eaten by
leopard slug
Limax maximus
Slugs often graze on these mushrooms.
Traits
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Sweet ToothWood Hedgehog
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hedgehog Mushroom?
4-10 cm
Is Hedgehog Mushroom edible?
edible
How big is Hedgehog Mushroom?
5-15 cm
Where is Hedgehog Mushroom usually found?
Wooded areas
What does Hedgehog Mushroom grow on?
soil
When is Hedgehog Mushroom in season?
Late summer to late autumn
What color are Hedgehog Mushroom spores?
White
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