Hedgehog mushroom
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The Hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum) is a basidiomycete mushroom of the Family Hydnaceae.
It is broadly distributed in North America and Europe and to be found singly or in groups in coniferous or deciduous woodland.
[edit] Description
The orange or tan coloured pileus (cap) is up to 15 cm across and nearly planar with a central depression. The underside is covered with small white spines remiscent of those of a hedgehog. The stipes (stem) is either white or the same colour as the cap, and is sometimes off-centre.
[edit] Edibility
Caution: Although distinctive in appearance, the hedgehog mushroom can be confused with non-edible species. Do not rely on Wikipedia alone when identifying mushrooms for consumption.
The hedgehog mushroom is considered to be good eating, having a sweet, nutty taste and a crunchy texture.
[edit] References
- MushroomExpert.com URL accessed 22 February 2006
