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Devil's tooth

Hydnellum peckii

A species of Hydnellum. Also known as Bleeding tooth fungus, Bleeding hydnellum.

Devil's tooth fungi (Hydnellum peckii) are instantly recognizable, often described as otherworldly. Their oddly formed, whitish or cream-colored bodies exude striking red liquid across their entire surface, creating an appearance reminiscent of numerous small wounds that are actively bleeding. Instead of gills, the fungus's underside features spiky, white or pink, tooth-like structures responsible for spore dispersal. While not suitable for consumption, this species is highly valued by those in the dye industry for its ability to yield intense green and blue colors.

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Attributes of Devil's tooth

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Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 20 cm across; convex to flat; whitish to brownish; tough; display dark-brown or black when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 5 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; tapering; velvety
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Pinkish brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Faintly earthy, not particularly strong.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Devil's tooth by these plants
Spruces, Firs, Pines, Scots pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Wide distribution in North America
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Devil's tooth

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Thelephorales
Family
Bankeraceae
Genus
Hydnellum
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Toxicity and Edibility of Devil's tooth

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Is Devil's tooth Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

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