scaly Hedgehog Mushroom
by Joyce Dickens
Title
scaly Hedgehog Mushroom
Artist
Joyce Dickens
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Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
Captured in the sand dunes of Pacific Grove, CA., USA
Per Wikipedia:
Sarcodon imbricatus, commonly known as the shingled hedgehog or scaly hedgehog, is a species of tooth fungus in the order Thelephorales. The mushroom is edible. Many sources report it has a bitter taste, but others have found it delicious and suspect that the bitter specimens may be similar related species.
The mushroom has a large, brownish cap with large brown scales and may reach 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. On the underside it sports greyish, brittle teeth instead of gills, and has white flesh. Its spore print is brown. The fruit bodies of Sarcodon imbricatus grow in association with firs (Abies), especially in hilly or mountainous areas,[8] and can appear on sandy or chalk soils in fairy rings
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February 12th, 2019
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Comments (4)
Meg Shearer
What a fascinating find! And beautiful shot Joyce! l/f!
Joyce Dickens replied:
I was so surprised to see these right along a pathway in the sand Meg; thanks so much!!!
Will Borden
Hi Joyce~~sure an interesting nature photograph of this very unique and edible wild mushroom! F&L&Twt&G+!!
Joyce Dickens replied:
Hi Will, this is the first time that I have seen these here- thanks to an abundance of rain this season....most appreciated my friend!!
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