Cauliflower mushroom
A species of Cauliflower mushroom, Also known as Wood cauliflower Scientific name : Sparassis crispa Genus : Cauliflower mushroom
Cauliflower mushroom, A species of Cauliflower mushroom
Also known as:
Wood cauliflower
Scientific name: Sparassis crispa
Genus: Cauliflower mushroom
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Description
Instantly recognizable and highly sought-after, cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis crispa) forms a distinct-looking fruitbody that can be found across temperate North America and Europe. The species resembles cauliflower in both color and overall shape, although instead of bearing florets, its appendages look more like wavy, partially-cooked pasta.
Colors
Yellow
White
Cream
Habitat
The cauliflower mushroom can be found in forests, but also along firebreaks and woodland trails. It grows on the roots of trees or bases of trees such as Bishop pine (Pinus muricata), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii).
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General Info
Edibility
The cauliflower mushroom (named for its shape, not its flavor) is a good and sought-after edible species. It sports an unusual, cartilaginous texture and so is not always used in the same way as other, more firmly textured mushrooms. Oftentimes it is chopped and then dried or used as a flavoring for soups. Cauliflower mushrooms have a highly folded structure and need to be cleaned thoroughly before they're eaten.
Habitat
The cauliflower mushroom can be found in forests, but also along firebreaks and woodland trails. It grows on the roots of trees or bases of trees such as Bishop pine (Pinus muricata), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii).
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
20 inches
Cap Diameter
20 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odour pleasant, taste flesh mild
Spore Print
White to off-white
Species Status
Fairly common in Great Britain and temperate Europe.
Distribution Area
Eastern North America,Europe
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Sparassidaceae Genus
Cauliflower mushroom Species
Cauliflower mushroom 
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