Terracota Wood Urchin (Hydnum rufescens)

Also Known as: Terracots Hedgehog

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Cap: 2-6cm Orange-brown irregular

Gills: Has short spines on the underside of the cap rather than gills.

Stem: Pale cream-orange

Spores: White

Flesh: Pale cream-orange

Habitat: On the ground in mixed woodland

Frequency: Common

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Good

Preserving: Can be frozen.