Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus isolates promote nerve growth factor synthesis in vitro.

Hericium erinaceus, a tooth fungus; also called "lion's mane mushroom."

Hericium erinaceus is a choice edible when young, and the texture of the cooked mushroom is often compared to seafood.

Hericium erinaceus is a lookalike spine fungus.

Hericium erinaceus, another mushroom called "hedgehog mushroom"

Hericium erinaceus can be mistaken for three other species of Hericium which also grow in North America, all of which are popular edibles.