Hericium coralloides is a saprotrophic fungus, commonly known as the coral tooth fungus. It grows on dead hardwood trees. The species is edible and good[1] when young, but as it ages the branches and hanging spines become brittle and turn a light shade of yellowish brown. The Māori name for this species is pekepekekiore.[2]
Hericium coralloides
The mushroom is also featured on a 2010 stamp from Belarus[3] and a 2002 stamp from New Zealand.[4]
Belarus stamp featuring Hericium coralloides
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