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wood hedgehog (Hydnum repandum)
wood hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) is a well-known European mushroom. Folk names help you search — safe ID still needs expertise.
Scientific name: Hydnum repandum
Habitat
Broadleaf and conifer woods on rather acidic to neutral soils.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Weather and fruiting
Spines instead of gills; after rain in mixed woods often long-lasting and site-faithful.
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wood hedgehog · Scottish Highlands
Cool, wet Atlantic climate; season later and longer than in southern England.
wood hedgehog · Cairngorms
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast.
wood hedgehog · New Forest
Lowland mixed woods and heath; earlier season after mild, wet summers.
wood hedgehog · Lake District
High rainfall on western fells; valleys fruit earlier than high tarns.
wood hedgehog · Galloway
Mild, wet south-west Scotland with Sitka and mixed woodland.
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FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
Can I eat this mushroom?
No page replaces identification. If unsure, leave it or ask an expert.
When is a trip worth it?
Spines instead of gills; after rain in mixed woods often long-lasting and site-faithful.