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Lion's mane fungus - Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus - lion's mane fungus

Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as lion's mane, yamabushitake, bearded tooth fungus, or bearded hedgehog,[1][2] is a species of tooth fungus. It tends to grow in a single clump with dangling spines longer than 1 centimetre (1⁄2 inch). It can be mistaken for other Hericium species that grow in the same areas. (from Wikipedia)
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Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et excellente prise joliment partagée.
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine paisible et reposante.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Ronald Losure replied to Malik Raoulda:

Merci beaucoup, Malik.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Doerthe said:

This is amazing. It looks like a goat's beard!
10 days ago ( translate )

Ronald Losure replied to Doerthe:

Thanks, Dörthe. I should have been more diligent about identifying this. It is lion's mane fungus - Hericium erinaceus. I find them on living trees here from time to time.
9 days ago