Hericium novae-zealandiae
(Colenso) Chr.A. Sm. & J.A. Cooper
There's some thought that there are two different growth forms of Hericium novae-zealandiae in New Zealand. One of which the spines drop and the other were it doesn't but I don't believe this I think it a matter of age. Previouslt known as Hericium clathroides
Common name: Fungus Icicles
Found: Native forest
Substrate: On hardwood trees
Spore: White
Height: 80 mm
Width: 50 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: Yes