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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus — The nerve-weaver

Lion's Mane, Hericium erinaceus
Botanical name
Hericium erinaceus
Family
Hericiaceae
Parts
fruiting body
Origin
Chinese
Tradition
Tcm
Native range
East Asia
Grows in
Forest
Compound classes
polysaccharides
Flavour
Mild, slightly sweet and seafood-like (sometimes compared to lobster or crab) — delicate and pleasant; excellent as a culinary mushroom when sautéed in butter or oil
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