Sparassis crispa, commonly known as cauliflower fungus or cauliflower mushroom, is an edible species that grows at the base of conifer trees, particularly pines, in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its large fruiting body is made up of numerous flattened, wavy, ribbon-like lobes that together resemble a head of cauliflower or a sea sponge, and a single specimen can weigh several kilograms.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceThe lobes, which carry the spore-bearing surface, are flat and wavy, resembling lasagna pasta, coloured white to creamy yellow 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Sparassis crispa - Wikipedia
Introduction
Sparassis crispa is a species of fungus in the family Sparassidaceae
Description section
The lobes, which carry the spore-bearing surface, are flat and wavy, resembling lasagna pasta, coloured white to creamy yellow
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