Sparassis crispa - The Cauliflower mushroom, HanabiratakeThis mushroom is both parasitic and saprophytic. It derives its name from Cauliflower, the vegetable, because it resembles its head. Alternatively, it is said to look like a brain and hence its nickname, the Brain Fungus. It is also referred to by other names such as Hen of the Woods, the Ruffle Mushroom, the White Fungus or Hanabiratake in Japanese.
It’s generally shaped like an irregular sphere on a short stem. The colour of its spores ranges variously from white to pale yellow.
It thrives at and around the base of conifer trees. It also likes hardwoods like the Pine. Farmers in Japan, Australia, the US and Korea are now growing this mushroom commercially. The Sparassis Crispa generally grows in temperate zones.
This is a very delicious mushroom. It is ready for picking when still white but if it overstays on the farm and turns yellow, it can give you indigestion. However, it can be dried and preserved as it remains cartilaginous with all its nutrients.
It is a very big mushroom that can weigh upwards of 6kg.
Before preparing it, ensure that you wash it keenly to remove all dirt residues within its creases.
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