Fungus
Lion's Mane
About This Entry
Lion's mane is a shaggy specialty fungus with crab-like texture when seared — butter and herbs pair with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and soft, savory whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Chardonnay — Lion's mane crab-adjacent texture suits Chardonnay in plant-based and specialty mushroom service.
At a Glance
Group
Specialty Fungi
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Hericium erinaceus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lion's Mane
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Specialty Fungi
- Scientific name
- Hericium erinaceus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent