Cauliflower Fungus
FamilySparassidaceae
EdibilityChoice Edible
HabitatPine tree bases
SeasonAutumn
About the Cauliflower Fungus
Sparassis crispa, a brain of wavy ribbons erupting at pine bases. Specimens can reach 15 kg. Requires soaking to flush debris from the folds. Cultivated in Japan and Korea. Texture is compared to al dente noodles.
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