Cauliflower mushroom
Sparassis crispa
A species of Cauliflower mushroom. Also known as Wood cauliflower.
Cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis crispa) stands out with its unmistakable appearance and is highly prized, developing a unique fruitbody encountered throughout temperate regions of North America and Europe. This species bears a striking resemblance to cauliflower in both its hue and general structure; however, its outgrowths more closely resemble undulating, partially-cooked pasta rather than traditional florets.
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Attributes of Cauliflower mushroom
Cap Diameter
12 - 60 cm
Height
10 - 50 cm
Cap
12 - 60 cm across; thin, flattened, wavy; pliant
Stem
Stem 5-13 cm x 2-5 cm; usually narrowing downward
Flesh
Firm, fairly tough or elastic; white
Spore Print Color
White to off-white
Odor
Faintly sweet, not strong or distinctive.
Body Color
YellowWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Cauliflower mushroom by these plants
Common douglas-fir, Spruces, Pines, Sitka spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common in Great Britain and temperate Europe.
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cauliflower mushroom
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Sparassidaceae\n
Genus
Cauliflower mushroom
Toxicity and Edibility of Cauliflower mushroom
Is Cauliflower mushroom Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
