1,920 observationsLeast Concern
Bear's head
Hericium abietis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Hericiaceae ›Genus: Hericium
About
Hericium abietis, commonly known as the bear's head or the western coral hedgehog, is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It grows on conifer stumps or logs in North America, producing a cream white fruit body up to 10–75 cm (4–30 in) tall and wide. It fruits from after the start of the fall rains to mid-season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bear's head is Hericium abietis.
- Bear's head belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Bear's head belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Bear's head belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Bear's head belongs to the order Russulales.
- Bear's head belongs to the family Hericiaceae.
- Bear's head belongs to the genus Hericium.