1, look at the color. The color of wild Hericium erinaceus is generally different, from dark brown to yellow; The artificially cultivated colors are relatively uniform, all yellow and white.

2. Look at the hair. The hair of wild Hericium erinaceus is thick, long and yellow; The artificially cultivated villi are short, thin and dull.

3. Look at the shape. Wild Hericium erinaceus varies in size, irregular in shape and ugly in appearance; Artificial cultivation is generally symmetrical in size and beautiful.

4. Look at the root. Wild Hericium erinaceus will have dark brown tree residues and root tips on the back or root; The root of artificial Hericium erinaceus is smooth and clean, or has a little culture bacteria.

5. In addition, wild Hericium erinaceus is generally heavy and hard, with a strong mushroom flavor and a rich and mellow taste; Hericium erinaceus cultivated artificially is generally light and soft, and has no mushroom smell, but it has other pungent smells and tastes a little bitter.