Sparassis spathulata

(Schwein.) Fr.

Cauliflower mushroom

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Sparassis spathulata
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Mushroom, Fungus

It is a good edible mushroom.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

North America, USA,

Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent

How to Identify

A mushroom.

Wikipedia

Source ↗

Sparassis spathulata is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis. It has the variant Sparassis spathulata f. herbstii. (previously considered S. herbstii).

References (1)
  • Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 143

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