On Live Oak, Quercus agrifolia. Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 11-06-14. © Ron Vanderhoff. Identified by Joanne Schwartz.

Lion's Mane Mushroom
(Bearded Tooth Mushroom, Satyr's Beard, Bearded Hedgehog Mushroom, pom pom mushroom, Bearded Tooth Fungus)

Hericium erinaceus

An edible and medicinal mushroom native to North America, Europe and Asia.

Family: Hericiaceae

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Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.
Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.

Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.
Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.

Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.


Christianitos Creek, nr. end of La Pata, San Clmte., 12-14-17. © Ron Vanderhoff.