Hericium abietis

Hericium abietis, commonly known as the conifer coral hericium, bear's head, or western coral hedgehog, is a species of tooth fungus. It produces a cream white fruit body up to 10–75 cm (4–30 in) tall and wide. The mushroom grows on conifer stumps or logs in North America, fruiting from after the start of the fall rains to mid-season. It is edible.

Description

A mushroom.

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Edible Uses

Hericium abietis is edible and choice. David Arora suggests that cooking the mushroom produces a flavor similar to fish and that it is suitable for sauteing, marinating, or preparing as a curry dish.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant California.

Where It Grows

Asia, Canada, Nepal, North America, USA,

References (2)

• Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
• http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html

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