Tiered tooth fungus

Hericium cirrhatum

Taxonomy

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

About

Hericium cirrhatum is a saprotrophic fungus, commonly known as the tiered tooth fungus or spine face. The species is edible and good eating when young. It has a texture not unlike tender meat or fish. The flesh is cream in colour with an attractive smell when young, but it develops a very unpleasant odour in older specimens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiered tooth fungus?
The scientific name of Tiered tooth fungus is Hericium cirrhatum.
What is the conservation status of Tiered tooth fungus?
The Tiered tooth fungus has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the family Hericiaceae.
What genus does Tiered tooth fungus belong to?
Tiered tooth fungus belongs to the genus Hericium.