Hydnum repandum L. ex Fr. Syn. Dentinum repandum (Fr.) S.F.G. Semmel-Stoppelpilz Pied de mouton, Chevrette, Hydne sinué, Wood Hedgehog, Hedgehog Fungus. Fruit body usually single. Cap 3–17cm across, flattened convex or centrally depressed, even, velvety at first then more suede-like, cream, yellowish or pale flesh-coloured. Stem 35–75 x 15–40mm, often off-centred, cylindrical, finely downy, white bruising yellow near the base. Taste bitter after a few seconds, smell pleasant. Spines 2–6mm long, whitish to salmon pink. Spores white, broadly ellipsoid to subglobose, 6.5–9 x 5.5–7um. Habitat deciduous or coniferous woods. Season late summer to late autumn. Frequent. Edible – excellent, commonly sold in European markets. Distribution, America and Europe.