Hedgehog Mushrooms (Hydnum sp.)

Growing through a highly rotted hardwood stump in a mixed forested area.

*Looks similar to Hydnum umbilicatum, but I cannot be 100 percent sure of an ID (many cryptic species in North America).

comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Wow! Nice one <3 Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! They are always a pleasure to find! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Epic light! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! I guess I got lucky! Posted 6 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Never seen such a mushroom! Thanks for sharing! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Marta! They are fairly common here (usually in oak-dominant forests)! Posted 6 years ago

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