Hydnum repandum L. ex Fr. Syn. Dentinum repandum (Fr.) S.F.G. Semmel-Stoppelpilz Pied de mouton, Chevrette, Hydne sinu�, 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.