FungusHericiaceae
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
- Habitat
- Veteran Beech and Oak heartwood. UK Priority Species
- Substrate
- Parasitic/saprotrophic, veteran deciduous heartwood
Ecological relationships
Grows on
European BeechFagus sylvaticaIn Europe, found almost exclusively on veteran Beech heartwood; used as an indicator species for ancient Beech woodland continuity. Listed as a UK Priority Species and BAP species, its presence signals a woodland of exceptional ecological age.