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Sparassis laminosa

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Description

A mushroom in the Sparassidiaceae family found in temperate regions, characterized by a distinctive branching or frilly cap structure.

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Edible Uses

The cap of the mushroom is fried for consumption.

Traditional Uses

The cap of the mushroom is fried.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,

References (2)

  • Pieroni, A., et al, 2005, Food for two seasons: Culinary uses of non-cultivated local vegetables and mushrooms in a south Italian village. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 56(4): 245􏰣-272
  • www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au

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