Hedgehog Fungus
Hydnum repandum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A pale cream species with soft, downward-pointing spines instead of gills or pores.
Identification
- The underside carries dense, brittle, pale spines instead of gills.
- Cap cream to orange, often irregular and wavy.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 16
- Lithuania
- 13
- Estonia
- 236
- Global
- 33710
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.
