Lion’s Mane/Bears Head

(Hericium erinaceus)

Hericium erinaceus (also called Lion's mane mushroom, Bear’s Head or Bearded tooth fungus) is an edible mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group. The lion’s mane mushroom gets its name from its shaggy, mane-like appearance. They are large, white, and covered with hair-like structures called teeth that hang down around the mushroom. Hericium family of mushrooms are brain health superfood that helps support memory, focus, nerve health, creativity and mood. If you’ve never tasted lion’s mane mushrooms before, you’re in for a treat. When it’s cooked it’s juicy, delicate, tender, and meaty. The taste of lion’s mane mushrooms is best described as seafood-like and it’s often compared to crab, lobster, and other shellfish. This is why it’s often used as a vegetarian substitute in seafood dishes. It’s a versatile mushroom and can be enjoyed raw, cooked, dried, or steeped as a tea.