Lion's Mane is an edible mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group. Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, it can be identified by its long spines (longer than 1 centimetre or 1⁄2 inch), occurrence on hardwoods, and tendency to grow a single clump of dangling spines.
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Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Habitat
Hericium species can be found throughout the northern hemisphere. Lion's Mane grows naturally on hardwoods, particularly American beech and maple.
Texture
Soft, feathery
Flavor
Akin to crab or lobster meat. The texture of Lion's Mane mushrooms is often described as meaty and firm. When cooked, it can have a slightly chewy or tender consistency. The flavor of Lion's Mane mushrooms is versatile, allowing them to be used in various culinary dishes and as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn
White, cream
About the
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion's Mane is cultivated for commercial purposes and is available in some specialty grocery stores. It can also be grown at home using mushroom growing kits.
Cultivation
Color
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Habitat
Hericium species can be found throughout the northern hemisphere. Lion's Mane grows naturally on hardwoods, particularly American beech and maple.
Texture
Soft, feathery
Flavor
Akin to crab or lobster meat. The texture of Lion's Mane mushrooms is often described as meaty and firm. When cooked, it can have a slightly chewy or tender consistency. The flavor of Lion's Mane mushrooms is versatile, allowing them to be used in various culinary dishes and as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn
Lion's Mane is cultivated for commercial purposes and is available in some specialty grocery stores. It can also be grown at home using mushroom growing kits.
Cultivation
White, cream
Color
About the
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)