Pied de Mouton (also known as the Hedgehog mushroom), named for their tooth-like spines under the cap, are prized for their unique flavor. They have a sweet, nutty, and slightly peppery taste, making them a favorite in sautés, omelets, soups, and sauces. Foragers value hedgehog mushrooms, found in hardwood forests during late summer and early fall.
Convex, can be uneven and even depressed in the middle. Creamy yellow to pale flesh/salmon pink coloured.
Off-white. Bruising pale yellow especially towards the base.
This mushroom has spines, hence the name Hedgehog, which are white to salmon pink, growing up to 6mm long. The spines are decurrent, they continue down the stem a short distance.
White. Broadly ellipsoid to subglobose.
White, slightly downy where the spines run down the stem. The stem is often not central in the cap.
Excellent, sweet, nutty and with a crunchy texture, a gourmet mushroom. Can be slightly bitter when raw.
