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Foraging Terracotta Hedgehog

Hydnellum ferrugineum

Typically in season from August to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Terracotta Hedgehog (Hydnellum ferrugineum)

Photo: (c) Nina Filippova, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nina Filippova · iNaturalist

When Terracotta Hedgehog is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak August to November. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Terracotta Hedgehog is usually found in Woodland.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Similar species: Zoned Tooth, Velvet Tooth, Bleeding Tooth Fungus. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Terracotta Hedgehog into the field

Open Terracotta Hedgehog in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Terracotta Hedgehog: common questions

When is Terracotta Hedgehog in season?

Terracotta Hedgehog is generally in season from August to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Terracotta Hedgehog grow?

Terracotta Hedgehog is usually found in Woodland.

Is Terracotta Hedgehog safe to forage?

Similar species: Zoned Tooth, Velvet Tooth, Bleeding Tooth Fungus. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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