Hydnellum spongiosipes |
This young specimen (white spines) was found in June growing from the ground in mixed woods with oak trees present. Spores are produced on the spines that hang down from the underside of the cap. The stem of Hydnellum spongiosipes is soft and spongy. Cap velvety. |
These mature specimens (brown spines) of Hydnellum spongiosipes were found growing in oak savanna, Lake County; August. |
The spores of Hydnellum spongiosipes have large warts, described technically as tuberculate. |
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