Hericium erinaceus It is a saprophytic fungus, belonging to the genus odontoid of Polyporaceae. The fruiting body is massive, soft and fleshy. The middle and lower part of the fruiting body is covered with cylindrical fungus needles, which are all like hedgehogs or Hericium erinaceus. The fruiting body is white at first and light brown after drying. Spores are spherical, smooth and colorless. Generally, it grows wild at the height of big trees, which can reach tens of kilograms. More common in rainy season. Because it looks like a Hericium erinaceus, it is commonly called Hericium erinaceus or Hericium erinaceus.