Hericium yumthangense

Hericium yumthangense is a species of fungus in the family Hericiaceae native to Sikkim in India, first described by K. Das, Stalpers & Stielow in 2013 based on specimens from Yumthang (hence the name). It can be distinguished from other Hericium growing in India by small rooting base, intricate three tier branching system, 8-13mm long spines.