Great Lakes region, USA. September 5, 2026.

From a distance I thought it was a COTW. It's definitely not. Probably something in the Hericium genus? Supposedly they promote nerve growth.

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[–] 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Looks like Lion's Mane. I'm no expert though. Very cool either way!

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  • [–] [S] 9 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I thought Lion's Mane too, but there are a few others that are similar.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 months ago*

    This is pretty conclusive as H. Americanum, but you’re 100% free to call it Lion’s Mane outside of academic discussion with a mycologist.

    All the similar Hericium species in this cluster are edible and cook similarly, so any further distinction is a matter of taxonomic interest rather than culinary — kinda like how P. Ostreatus is “the” oyster mushroom, but there are additional species (e.g. golden oysters) that fall under the common-name umbrella of “oyster mushrooms”.

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