Sparassis spathulata is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis. It has the variant Sparassis spathulata f. herbstii. (previously considered S. herbstii).[2]

Description

The fruiting body forms a dome 10–40 centimetres (4–15+1⁄2 in) wide, with many pale lobes, which are usually unruffled and can be faintly zonate. It grows from a rooted stem.[3]

Similar species

It can be confused with the more intricately lobed S. crispa[1] and possibly S. radicata.[3] Hydnopolyporus fimbriatus can have tattered edges and grows from a clustered mass of unrooted branches.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Sparassis spathulata can be found between eastern Texas and northeastern North America from July to September.[3]

Uses

It is a good edible mushroom.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 342. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.
  2. ^ a b Kuo, Michael (2009). "Sparassis spathulata and Sparassis crispa". MushroomExpert.com. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Audubon (2023). Mushrooms of North America. Knopf. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-593-31998-7.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparassis_spathulata
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