Sparassis spathulata
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| Species: | S. spathulata
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Sparassis spathulata | |
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 | Smooth hymenium |
 | Hymenium attachment is not applicable |
| Lacks a stipe |
 | Spore print is white to cream |
 | Ecology is saprotrophic |
 | Edibility is choice |
Sparassis spathulata is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis. It has the variant Sparassis spathulata f. herbstii. (previously considered S. herbstii).[2]
It may be confused with the more intricately lobed S. crispa, but is a good edible as well.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 342. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.
- ^ a b Kuo, Michael (2009). "Sparassis spathulata and Sparassis crispa (MushroomExpert.Com)". MushroomExpert.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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