Lion's-mane mushroom
Hericium erinaceus
EdibleMushroomHericiaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A white, pom-pom-shaped fungus with long, soft hanging spines. Young it is a good edible, growing on broadleaf deadwood.
Identification
- Fruit body a single pom-pom with long white spines hanging from it.
- Grows on broadleaf trunks, often on old or damaged trees.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 12101
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.
