Lion’s Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Hericium erinaceus is the most common type of lion’s mane mushroom. It has a white, shaggy cap and a long, thin stem. Hericium erinaceus has a mild, seafood-like flavor.
Hericium ramosum
Hericium ramosum is similar to Hericium erinaceus, but it has a more branched cap. Hericium ramosum has a slightly sweeter flavor.
Hericium coralloides
Hericium coralloides has a coral-like cap and a long, thin stem. Hericium coralloides has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.