Lion's Mane mushroom captured by the wonderful @smithclaudia
The Latin name for Lion's Mane, 'Hericium erinaceus', literally translates to 'hedgehog mushroom,' and as the Western name suggests, the cascading fruiting body of the mushroom bears striking resemblance to the mane of a lion.
Favoured as a culinary delicacy as well as a potent herb, lion's mane is a restorative mushroom that nourishes those of us who are mentally overwhelmed or trying to digest too much out of life.
In modern times, lion's mane has become famed for its nootropic effects, aiding the brain’s plasticity and capacity to function, as well as supporting nervous system regulation.