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Bear's Head Tooth Fungus - Hericium americanum Definitely past its prime. The branches arose from a rooting base. The spines were densely packed and were hanging from the branches in clusters. The spines were about 1-3 cm long. <br /> <br /> Habitat: It was growing on the cut end of a fallen, deciduous tree. Bear's head tooth fungus,Geotagged,Hericium americanum,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bear's Head Tooth Fungus - Hericium americanum

Definitely past its prime. The branches arose from a rooting base. The spines were densely packed and were hanging from the branches in clusters. The spines were about 1-3 cm long.

Habitat: It was growing on the cut end of a fallen, deciduous tree.

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The Bear's Head Tooth Fungus

''Hericium americanum'', commonly known as the bear's head tooth fungus, is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It was described as new to science in 1984 by Canadian mycologist James Herbert Ginns.

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Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 21, 2019. Captured Jul 5, 2019 09:23 in 5 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 06756, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.