Hericium erinaceus

Common Names

Lion’s Mane, Monkey Head, Bearded Tooth

Preferred Substrates

Hardwood sawdust, supplemented sawdust, hardwood logs 

Environmental Conditions

Spawn Run: 70-75

Pinning Initiation: 65-70

Fruitbody Development: 60-70

Difficulty

Moderately Easy

Notes

Lion’s Mane is known for its seafood-like flavor and texture, often compared to crab or lobster when cooked. It has gained significant attention for its potential cognitive and neurological benefits, as it contains compounds that may promote nerve growth factor synthesis and support overall brain health. The mushroom typically grows on dead or dying hardwood trees, particularly oak and beech.In the PNW it is less common than conifer-loving species like Hericium abietis

Other Species

Hericium americanum, Hericium abietis, Hericium corraloides

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