Hydnellum peckii

''Hydnellum peckii'' is an inedible fungus, and a member of the genus ''Hydnellum'' of the family Bankeraceae. It is a hydnoid species, producing spores on the surface of vertical spines or tooth-like projections that hang from the undersurface of the fruit bodies. It is found in North America, Europe, and was recently discovered in Iran and Korea . ''Hydnellum peckii'' is a mycorrhizal species, and forms mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of coniferous trees, growing on the ground.. more