Lions mane, also known as yamabushitake or bearded tooth fungus, is an edible species of tooth fungus. It tends to grow in a single clump with dangling spines longer than one centimeter, and can be mistaken for other Hericium species that grow in the same areas.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceFruit bodies dominated by crowded, hanging, spore-producing spines 1 Scientific Name Conservation Status Classification
Living or Extinct Sources
1. Wikipedia: Hericium erinaceus
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Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as lion's mane
Description
dominated by crowded, hanging, spore-producing spines
View the Source2. Hericium erinaceus (Wikidata)
WikidataStatements section, conservation status (P141)Quote, Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
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