tooth fungus

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noun

any of various mushrooms of the family Hydnaceae (and, in some classifications, allied families), having on the underside of the cap numerous conical spines rather than gills or pores.

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tooth fungus

After more than a decade studying fungi, Large said the rarest species he had seen in the region was the coral tooth fungus.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mark Steer of the Glamorgan Fungus Group said it was "fairly likely" Chloe's photographs showed a tiered tooth fungus.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023

Lion’s mane mushrooms - also known as bearded tooth fungus - are white with long, hanging spines, similar to the figure in the picture.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2021

Lion’s mane mushrooms — also known as bearded tooth fungus — are white with long, hanging spines, similar to the figure in the picture.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2021

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