JOHNY Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 First time for finding this species. Am I correct: A type of Hedgehog Mushroom? H. umbilicatum? Habitat—Northwest Ontario, 20-40 year old Spruce forest with some Balsam Fir, Birch and Aspen. Moist but not sloppy soil. Late Fall season…no leaves on the trees any more. The smaller ones have a smooth light brown cap and a central depression. About 5 cm diameter Toothed under side. A couple larger ones have developed a shaggy rough surface although the mushroom still feels firm. Cooking questions: Should I rub off the teeth?---Some sources say they fall of and feel like shaved coconut if the teeth are left on. Should I eat the older ones?--- I read where H. repandum Hedgehogs get bitter as they age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Hoover Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Those are hedgehogs (Hydnum umbilicatum). I’ve picked between 500-750 of them this fall. Great eating but you need to pic a lot of them to make a meal. See my pics. I’ve been picking them under hemlocks I don’t rub the teeth off. And have not found any bitter, even the larger ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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