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Hydnum

Hydnum

9.9
A type of mushroom that has small spines or teeth under the cap
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪd.nəm/
  • Specialized
: Hydnum
  • The species Hydnum repandum is commonly known as the wood hedgehog or sweet tooth.

Examples

  • The species Hydnum repandum is popularly referred to as the wood hedgehog due to its spiny appearance.

  • Mycologists study Hydnum to learn more about toothed fungi and their ecological roles.

  • Many edible mushrooms belong to the genus Hydnum, valued by foragers.

  • The Hydnum species is often found in coniferous forests.

  • Did you know that Hydnums are edible mushrooms?

  • Many edible mushrooms belong to the genus Hydnum, which are valued by foragers for their unique flavor.

  • Mycologists study Hydnum to understand more about toothed fungi and their role in the ecosystem.

Synonyms

genus Hydnum
vsHydnum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mushrooms with spines under their caps

is the shorter form naming the same fungal group without the taxonomic label

Compounds

genus Hydnum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mushrooms with spines under their caps

Surface Forms

Hydnum singular
Hydnums plural

Etymology

Hydnum comes from an old Greek word hydnon meaning 'truffle' or 'lump', because these fungi were thought to look like round tubers. So the name fits: Hydnum mushrooms are fleshy and often have tooth-like spines under their caps.