Cauliflower Mushroom
Sparassis radicata
Identification: Sparassis radicata (Cauliflower Mushroom)
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Caractéristiques clés
- Large
- compact
- brain-like structure
- Composed of numerous flattened
- wavy
- ruffled lobes
- Pale cream to yellowish-tan coloration
- Grows at the base of trees or on buried wood/roots
- Texture is firm but flexible
Couleur :
Pale cream to yellowish-tan
Odeur :
No distinctive smell
Mode de croissance :
Single large mass
Environnement :
Wood (likely buried roots or base of conifer)
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Conifer or mixed forest floor (Pacific Northwest)
Distribution :
Western North America, associated primarily with conifers
Saisonnalité :
Late summer to late fall
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
High - highly prized edible in gourmet markets
Gamme de prix :
$15-30/lb fresh (variable)
Usage commercial :
Gourmet food item, often used in soups and sautés
Espèces similaires
Beautiful Coral
Ramaria formosa
Différences clés :
- Branches are cylindrical and upright, not flattened and ruffled
- Often exhibits pinkish or yellowish tips
- Grows directly on soil, not wood
Action recommandée
Document location and substrate. Do not consume without absolute confirmation by an expert.