Lion Mane Mushroom
Lion Mane Mushroom
| Scientific Name | Hericium erinaceus |
| Common Name | Lion's Mane Mushroom |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Russulales |
| Family | Hericiaceae |
| Genus | Hericium |
| Habitat | Decaying hardwood (oak, beech) |
| Color | White to cream-colored |
| Shape | Spherical or oval, with long spines |
| Size | 5–25 cm in diameter |
| Surface Texture | Soft, shaggy, and fibrous |
| Spines | Long, hair-like spines (1–5 cm) |
| Growth Conditions | Cool temperatures (15-24°C), humid |
| Odor | Mild and earthy |