Hydnellum suaveolens

Hydnellum suaveolens, commonly known as the fragrant hydnellum mushroom, is an inedible fungus often found beneath conifers. It has a funnel-shaped cap that is typically between 5 – in diameter. As its name suggests, it has a strong odor of anise or peppermint. Gas chromatographic-mass spectral analysis of diethyl ether extracts from fresh specimens of this fungi showed p-anisaldehyde and coumarin to comprise 30% and 62% respectively of the volatile odor compounds present.