cauliflower fungus

noun

a large edible white to yellowish cauliflowerlike mushroom, Sparassis radicata, widely distributed in North America.

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Nearby words

caulicle, cauliflory, cauliflower, cauliflower cheese, cauliflower ear, cauliflower fungus, cauliflowerette, cauline, caulis, caulk, caulker

Also called sparassis.

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