| Hericium americanum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Hericiaceae |
| Genus: | Hericium |
| Species: | H. americanum
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| Binomial name | |
| Hericium americanum Ginns (1984)
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Hericium americanum, commonly known as the bear's head tooth fungus is an edible mushroom[1] in the tooth fungus group. It was described as new to science in 1984 by Canadian mycologist James Herbert Ginns.[2]
The fungus is commonly found on decaying trees in the Northern United States and Canada. It grows exceptionally well in the environment of temperate deciduous forests. In the Pacific Northwest, it can be found in October and November.[3]
It was designated as Vermont's state mushroom on May 7, 2024.[4]
- ^ Miller Jr., Orson K.; Miller, Hope H. (2006). North American Mushrooms: A Field Guide to Edible and Inedible Fungi. Guilford, CN: FalconGuides. p. 408. ISBN 978-0-7627-3109-1.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Ginns 1984was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Seasonal Chart for Edible Mushrooms". Central Oregon Mushroom Club. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Stewart, Megan. ""Hedgehog of the Americas": Vermont designates state mushroom". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-30.