Terracotta Hedgehog
Hydnum rufescens
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The rufous hedgehog is a small to medium orange-brown fungus with a spiny underside, growing in coniferous forest. It is edible and resembles the larger hedgehog fungus, but smaller and more orange.
Identification
- Cap orange-brown and thin; underside with pale spines.
- Grows in groups in coniferous woods, often among mosses; like a small hedgehog fungus.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 11
- Lithuania
- 6
- Estonia
- 57
- Global
- 11848
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.
