Hydnellum concrescens (Pers. ex Schw.) Banker syn. H. zonatum (Fr.) Karst syn. H. velutinum var. zonatum (Fr.) Maas G. Gezonter Korkstacheling Hydne zon�, Zoned Tooth. Fruit bodies usually fusing together. Cap 2�7cm across, centrally depressed, radiately ridged, covered in coarse knobs or secondary caps, white to creamy-pink and velvety at first becoming fibrous-scaly and tan to dark brown in concentric zones, often with blackish blotches. Stem 5�5.5 x 2�10mm, velvety to matted, concolorous with cap. Smell mealy. Spines 1�3mm long, whitish, then pinkish-brown, finally dark purplish-brown. Spores of irregular outline, 5.5�6 x 4�4.5um. Habitat coniferous and deciduous woods. Season autumn. Uncommon. Inedible. Found In Europe.