Coral tooth fungus
Hericium coralloides
EdibleMushroomHericiaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Coral tooth is a white, coral-like fungus with drooping, soft spines growing on dead broadleaf wood, especially birch and aspen. It is edible when young; in many countries the species is protected.
Identification
- Forms a white, branched body with drooping, soft spines.
- Grows on dead broadleaf wood, often in hollows and crevices.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 31
- Lithuania
- 22
- Estonia
- 161
- Global
- 23255
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
