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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus
  • resembles a white pom-pom
  • spines are relatively long (1-7 cm)
  • interior is unbranched
  • grows on hardwood trees
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Look-alikes in British Columbia

A number of inedible coral mushrooms are superficially similar in that they are white and spindly. They differ in that the spines do not hang downwards.

See also Hericium abietis.

Related topics: Edible Plants of BC - Edible Berries of BC - Edible Mushrooms of BC
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