Hydnellum peckii

Growing in a dense forest of Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) and Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea).

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Amazing species and very well captured! Posted 4 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  First time I've ever seen this fungus and I've been roaming the Northwoods for decades. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    A nice "lifer" as birders would say. Also the first report of this species in the US, on JD that is. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      It is a lifer or life list for me. Hoping to see it again next time I'm up there again later this month. Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Incredible!! I would love to find this species! Great job documenting it. It looks so perfect :). Posted 4 years ago

broegge

Green Fly

Would you mind sharing where exactly this was located on Cty Rd 2 in/near Tofte? I'll be up there the first week of August next month and would love to see one of these. This would be a "lifer" mushroom for me as well! Posted 3 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  I don't have any exact GPS coordinates for the location of the fungus but I was able to sort out a couple of ponts from the track file that correspond with the photo's time stamp. They're in UTMs North American Datum (can't recall the year) so you may need to adjust your GPS for that.
  
  15 T 658978 5288945
  15 T 658971 5288945
  
  To get to the area drive about 1.2 miles from the entrance of the Superior National Forest Campground on HWY 2. Just before you cross the Temperance River there is a parking spot on the left side of the road. Good and safe place to park. Cross the bridge and go into the woods. The land is steep and there are many deadfalls so it may be tough going.
  
  Where I found the fungus the forest is on a steep incline. Lots of balsam fir and aspen none of it particularly large or old. I would look all through this part of the forest as the fungus may not be restricted to just this one little spot. The location is somewhat close to the road, maybe 300 to 350 feet.
  Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
2. 1. broegge
    
    Green Fly
    
    Thank you!!! Much appreciated. Perfect timing too, we're going up north to do some dispersed camping next week. I'll try to find one. :)
    
    I have some Hydnellum caeruleum locations up north and in the Twin Cities, if you haven't seen that one and would like to know where they are. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      You're welcome! I may have seen Hydnellum caeruleum on the Superior Hiking Trail off Cramer Road last year. If you have time that might be a good place to visit, too Posted 3 years ago

The Devil’s Tooth

''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

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Similar species: Thelephorales

Species identified by Gary B