The first encounter with such a mushroom may slightly disturb our thinking about this species. The fungus is arboreal and unusual.
Its structure does not remind us of any known mushroom species. It is very delicate to the touch, and the growing pins resembling icicles hang freely.
It is mainly found on a tree called beech. It has an irregular shape, but more spherical, often oval, elongated and can reach up to 40-50 cm in length.
The tiny needles can be up to 1 cm long and they grow unevenly on the fungus's branches. The color of the mushroom in the initial stage is white and resembles angel hair, with age the mushroom becomes slightly yellow, creamy. In old age, it takes on a brown color and resembles a bit of sea coral.
The spongy and delicate flesh is the color of a whole mushroom. Although it is edible, it does not have a distinct taste or smell.
The fungus grows mainly on the logs of deciduous beech and oak trees, sometimes on others, but much less frequently. It appears in summer and grows until autumn. Unfortunately, it is a rare and protected species, so it should not be obtained for culinary purposes.
I love the look of the "tooth" shaped gills. Herinaceum species also exhibit this type of growth.