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Hericium coralloides
(Coral tooth)
The coral tooth fungus has been described as our most beautiful species of fungus. It is a member of the group called 'tooth fungi'...
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Hericium erinaceum
(Bearded tooth)
The bearded tooth fungus is also known as the tree hedgehog fungus. It belongs to the family of tooth fungi, which are rare in...
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Heterodermia leucomela
(Ciliate strap-lichen)
Ciliate strap-lichen has ribbon-like lobes that are ivory white in colour, with long black projections at the edges. The lobes are...
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Hydnellum concrescens
(Zoned tooth)
The zoned tooth fungus belongs to the stipitate hydnoid fungi group, also known as the 'tooth fungi'. Members of this group share...
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Hydnellum ferrugineum
(Mealy tooth)
The mealy tooth fungus belongs to the stipitate hydnoid fungi group, also known as the 'tooth fungi'. Members of this group release...
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Hydnellum scrobiculatum
(Ridged tooth)
The ridged tooth fungus belongs to the stipitate hydnoid fungi group. Members of this group are also known as 'tooth fungi' (fungi...
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Hydnellum spongiosipes
(Velvet tooth)
The velvet tooth fungus belongs to the stipitate hydnoid fungi group. These are a group of 'tooth fungi' (fungi that release their...
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Hygrocybe calyptriformis
(Pink waxcap)
This attractive waxcap species has a pinkish-lilac conical cap with fine striations and a slightly greasy appearance. As specimens...
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Hygrocybe spadicea
(Date waxcap)
Waxcaps are a group of fungi that have thick gills, watery flesh and a waxy texture. This waxcap has a brown, chestnut or...
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