This mushroom species forms stemless spherical fruit bodies. They are entirely covered with long, sloppy spines (up to 8 mm long) which makes them reminiscent of sea anemones. The average size is 8- 10 cm, but specimens of 15 cm diameter are not exceptional.
EN: Monkey’s Head, Lion’s Mane I FR: Hydne hérisson I DE: Igel-Stachelbart I NL: Pruikzwam I ES: Melena de león I PT: Juba de Leão I HU: Süngomba