Source-reviewed species profile
Terracotta hedgehog Hydnum rufescens
Smaller and more terracotta-coloured than wood hedgehog, with pale brittle teeth underneath. 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
- Smaller and more terracotta-coloured than wood hedgehog, with pale brittle teeth underneath.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, often in moss.
Season
Summer and 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.