Joeymacca Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hello, I came across this in a forest near my home in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. I found it on the forest floor. It caught my eye due to the size. Any idea what it might be? Thank you, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looks like Cauliflower mushroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmother Grizzly Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I agree...cauliflower mushroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 If you're interested, this cauliflower mushroom was formerly named Sparssis crispa, and is now called Sparassis radicata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mushroom Whisperer Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, vitog said: If you're interested, this cauliflower mushroom was formerly named Sparssis crispa, and is now called Sparassis radicata. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeymacca Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks! Is it safe to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 It is listed as edible. I do collect when I see it. It is pretty good. But it is not very common in New Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastedBrew Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I’ve had these a couple times and they’re “pretty tasty” - the one pictured looks like it’s in prime condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mushroom Whisperer Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 They can be pretty wormy, but are worth the effort. I've found them when young, and they were as hard and compact as a head of cauliflower! These I was able to slice like bread, dry dusted with flour, and fried until crisp. Very tasty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeymacca Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thanks everyone. I may harvest a bit of it to give it a try in some soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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