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Sparassis crispa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong>
Large frilly fungus at tree bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat<\/strong>
Base of conifers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season<\/strong>
Autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification Notes<\/strong>
Cream-coloured, cauliflower-like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses<\/strong>
Excellent edible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions<\/strong>
Generally unmistakable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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