Sparassis crispa
(Wulf.) Fr.
Sparassis, Eastern cauliflower mushroom, Brain fungus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSparassis crispa is a species of fungus in the family Sparassidaceae. It is sometimes called cauliflower fungus, or cauliflower mushroom.
Description
A mushroom. The fruiting body is 13-28 cm across.
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Edible Uses
It is considered a good edible fungus when young and fresh but is difficult to clean. (A toothbrush and running water are recommended.) One French cookbook, which gives four recipes for this species, says that grubs and pine needles can get caught up in holes in the jumbled mass of flesh. The Sparassis should be blanched in boiling water for 2–3 minutes before being added to the rest of the dish. It should be cooked slowly. It can also be preserved in oil or cold water or by drying. Stored specimens may attract maggots.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in mountains. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Andorra, Asia, Britain, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, North America, Poland,Russia, Scandinavia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Blomkalssvamp, Hua er xiu qiu jun, Kombostosoko, Xiuqiujun
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