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Cauliflower Mushroom

Sparassis crispa complex

Photo by garylincoff
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Field Notes

Description:

a large (10" diameter) fleshy mushroom composed of thin folds of tissue, wrinkled and folded, with tan colors, white flesh, on the ground (or buried wood) near base of tree

Habitat:

on the ground in conifer forest,Telluride, Colorado

Notes:

edible and good when cooked

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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011

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