Is Cauliflower mushroom edible?
Sparassis crispa
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SafeSparassis crispa is considered an excellent edible mushroom. However, it must be thoroughly cleaned to remove grit, and it should always be cooked before consumption.
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Cauliflower mushroom can be confused with:
- Broad-petaled cauliflower mushroom — Sparassis radicata
- Grifola frondosa — Polyporaceae
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