Hericium cirrhatum (often historically classified as Creolophus cirrhatus) is a morphologically distinct member of the genus. Instead of the coral-like branching of H. coralloides or the single clump of H. erinaceus, it forms shelf-like, tiered brackets without a distinct stem. The upper surface is often rough or warty with sterile spines, while the underside features the fertile, downward-hanging spines typical of the genus. It is a rare but cultivatable species valued for its unique morphology.
Europe (widespread but rare), rare reports in North America
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