Coral tooth fungus (Hericium coralloides)

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Hericium coralloides is a saprotrophic fungus, commonly known as coral tooth fungus or comb coral mushroom.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Coral tooth fungus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hericium abietis
Hericium alpestre
Hericium novae-zealandiae
Hericium americanum

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Hericiaceae
Genus: Hericium
Species: Hericium coralloides

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