{"id":9688,"date":"2021-10-14T07:34:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=9688"},"modified":"2021-10-19T07:59:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T07:59:15","slug":"where-to-find-lions-mane-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/where-to-find-lions-mane-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Find Lion’s Mane Mushrooms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maybe you\u2019ve seen pictures of the distinctive, cascading white teeth of the lion\u2019s mane mushroom. Or maybe you\u2019ve heard about its wealth of medicinal uses. Whatever the reason, you\u2019re curious and you want to know more. If you\u2019re ready to learn about where to find lion\u2019s mane mushrooms, you\u2019ve come to the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll talk about where these mushrooms grow<\/a>, the types of wood they prefer to grow on, and how to harvest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Does Lion’s Mane Mushroom Grow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lion\u2019s mane mushrooms are native to much of the Northern Hemisphere. They can be found growing throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lion\u2019s manes usually grow in late summer and fall, when the weather is warm and humid. They require a temperate climate to be able to thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lion\u2019s mane mushrooms grow on trees and are often found in wounds that have not healed properly, such as places where branches have broken off or the bark has been damaged. These mushrooms frequently grow on dead and decaying trees but may also be found on live trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lion\u2019s manes are typically found in hardwood forests and woodlands, but as long as the climate is right, they can grow anywhere there is a hardwood tree to serve as the host.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other types of mushrooms, they are often found growing high up on trees, sometimes more than 40 feet above ground. They may also grow closer to the base of the tree as well as on fallen logs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation<\/a>, lion\u2019s manes may grow up to a foot in diameter with each of the hanging spines, or teeth, growing up to two inches long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Wood Do Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Grow On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lion\u2019s mane mushrooms only grow on hardwood trees. Again, they prefer decaying hardwoods, but they may grow on any hardwood tree that is weak enough to allow the fungus to proliferate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lion\u2019s mane mushroom is not terribly picky about the specific species of hardwood it prefers to grow on. Some of its favorite tree species include oak, maple, birch, walnut, sycamore, and beech.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Lion\u2019s Mane Mushroom Rare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lion\u2019s manes are not found in the wild very often, so some foragers may consider them to be rare. However, they are not one of the rarest mushrooms you can find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One reason they may seem rare is their tendency to grow above your head. Sometimes you simply don\u2019t see them because you\u2019re looking down at the ground rather than up in the trees. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When foraging for lion\u2019s mane mushrooms, remember that they tend to grow higher up on trees rather than near the base, so you may actually have to look up to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you can\u2019t find any lion\u2019s manes in the wild, the good news is that they can be easily cultivated at home. Check out the video below to learn how to grow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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