Source-reviewed species profile
Wood hedgehog Hydnum repandum
Pale brittle teeth beneath the cap and firm pale flesh. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Pale brittle teeth beneath the cap and firm pale flesh.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, often in moss near beech, oak, birch or spruce.
Season
Summer to late autumn.
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.