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 Classification
System (Realm) Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Cauliflower Fungus
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Belgium, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: United States, found in there.
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
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Cauliflower Fungus
- Wikidata Q36992, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Polyporales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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