Rooting cauliflower mushroom, Western cauliflower mushroom
Sparassis radicata
Family: Sparassidiaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting body looks a little like a cauliflower head. They can be large.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They need to be cooked slowly to make them tender. They can e parboiled then baked or stewed. They can be used in soups, stews and other dishes that have a long cooking time.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus