Cauliflower Fungus (Sparassis crispa)

Cauliflower Fungus, a reference photo — Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · CC0 (licence)

Sparassis crispa is a species of fungus in the family Sparassidaceae. It is sometimes called cauliflower fungus, or cauliflower mushroom.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cauliflower Fungus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Sparassis americana
Sparassis radicata
Sparassis brevipes

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Polyporales
Family: Sparassidaceae
Genus: Sparassis
Species: Sparassis crispa

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