Hericium

Notes

Known popularly as fungus icicles. Large, cascading masses of narrow, down-ward projecting, tapering white branches. Saprobic on wood.
Distinguished from most fungi included in this group, because the branches of the fruiting body hang downwards. A single native New Zealand species.

 

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Hericium clathroides
(=Hericium coralloides)
The fungus icicles. Very good to eat, although need to be young and in good condition.