Scaly Tooth
Sarcodon squamosus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The scaly tooth is a large fungus with a brown, scaly cap and a spiny underside, growing in coniferous forest. It closely resembles the scaly hedgehog, and the two species are frequently confused.
Identification
- Cap brown with large, upturned scales; underside with pale-brown spines.
- Grows under pine; very similar to the scaly hedgehog.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 5
- Lithuania
- 39
- Estonia
- 100
- Global
- 32639
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.
