About Thelephora penicillata (Pers.) Fr.
Thelephora penicillata (Pers.) Fr. is a species of fungus. It is commonly called the urchin earthfan in English, and is an ectomycorrhizal mushroom. This species occurs mainly in western Europe and eastern North America, though scattered observations suggest it can grow in suitable habitats across the globe. Throughout Britain and Ireland, the fungus is fairly common in wet, acidic conifer plantations growing on acidic soil. It is also sometimes found growing in mossy areas beneath broad-leaved trees. It produces fruiting bodies from late summer through the end of autumn.
