Hydnum repandum

The Hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum) is a basidiomycete mushroom of the Family Hydnaceae.

It is broadly distributed in North America and Europe and to be found singly or in groups in coniferous or deciduous woodland.

Description
The orange or tan coloured pileus (cap) is up to 15 cm across and nearly planar with a central depression. The underside is covered with small white spines remiscent of those of a hedgehog. The stipes (stem) is either white or the same colour as the cap, and is sometimes off-centre.

Edibility
''Caution: Although distinctive in appearance, the hedgehog mushroom can be confused with non-edible species. Do not rely on Wikipedia alone when identifying mushrooms for consumption.''

The hedgehog mushroom is considered to be good eating, having a sweet, nutty taste and a crunchy texture.