Lion's Mane

Lions Mane

Hericium erinaceus

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Cascading white spines with a seafood-like flavour — valued as both a gourmet delicacy and a functional medicinal mushroom.

cool climatehardwoodgourmetmedicinal

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Hericium erinaceus produces cascading white spines resembling a lion's mane. It naturally grows on hardwood trees throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

This species is valued as both a gourmet and medicinal mushroom. Lion's Mane benefits from consistent humidity, adequate fresh air exchange, and indirect light during fruiting.

Technical data

Type: Gourmet & Medicinal
Substrate: Hardwood
Climate: Cool
Incubation Temperature: 20-25°C
Fruiting Temperature: 15-24°C
Taste: Sweet, delicate, often compared to crab or lobster
Texture: Fibrous, juicy, and seafood-like

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