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Wood cauliflower

Sparassis crispa

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Description:

This massive fungus, sometimes attaining a weight of several kg and can grow up to 10 to 25cm tall and up to 40cm across. The fruitbody comprises many leaf-like lobes, curled and contorted. Creamy white and fairly brittle when young, becoming browner and tougher with age.

Habitat:

Wood cauliflower grows on the ground beside conifer trees, particularly Scots pine.

Notes:

Spotted in National Park De Hoge Veluwe, Holland.

Reference Links:

Sparassis crispa, SoortenBank.nl : Grote sponszwam - Sparassis crispa

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2014

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