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Conifer Coral

Hericium abietis

Conifer Coral or Bears Head mushroom grows on rotting conifer trees

Hericium abietis aka Conifer Coral

Jason Hollinger (jason)

Cap

no single cap, this mushroom appears as many branches of tiny icicles

Gills

Not present

Stem

not present, many branches make coral-like structure that grows from a central base

Spore Print

white 

Companions

Conifers like Fir and Hemlock

Seasons

Autumn

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