Mushrooms & fungi

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

A cascade of white icicle-like spines, growing like a frozen waterfall on hardwood. As striking on a plate as it is on a log — the texture is often compared to crab meat.

Known for

Contains hericenones and erinacines, compounds studied for their interaction with nerve growth factor. The most researched of the culinary-functional mushrooms for focus and cognitive wellbeing.

At GaiaTara

Among the first species GaiaTara will cultivate: clean indoor cultivation, and strong recognition as a food and functional ingredient.

Latin name

Hericium erinaceus

Group

Mushrooms & fungi

Grows in

Darkness · sterile incubation rooms

Status

First cultivation

Traditional uses and research interest are described for information only. GaiaTara makes no claim that this organism treats, cures or prevents any condition.