The sheep polypore and the wood hedgehog are easily confused with each other.
For all edible species of boleti, wood hedgehog, horn of plenty, ‘rozites caperata’ (and possibly a few other species as well): Cut in thin slices, dry in the sun until totally dry; fill in a tight glass.
Some species, including the wood hedgehog, are also associated with broadleaved trees.
The wood hedgehog is a rare find in the Yorkshire Dales.
At certain times during the year a number of wild mushrooms including ceps, wood hedgehog and honey fungus are collected from the woodlands.