Sparassis spathulata

Sparassis spathulata is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis. It is a good edible.[1]

Sparassis spathulata
Sparassis spathulata
Scientific classification
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S. spathulata
Binomial name
Sparassis spathulata
Synonyms

Sparassis herbstii Pk.[1]
Sparassis caroliniense[2]

Sparassis spathulata
float
Mycological characteristics
smooth hymenium
hymenium attachment is not applicable
lacks a stipe
spore print is white to cream
ecology is saprotrophic
edibility: choice

References

  1. Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 342. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.
  2. Kuo, Michael (2009). "Sparassis spathulata and Sparassis crispa (MushroomExpert.Com)". MushroomExpert.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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