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Cauliflower Mushroom
Sparassis crispa
Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
WildEvidence: Lab & animal
A creamy, ruffled mass that looks like a sea sponge, growing at the base of conifers. It has no dangerous lookalikes and is very high in beta-glucans, with lab and animal studies on immune effects. Soak and rinse it well, since dirt hides in the folds.
Studied ForImmunity
Shroomer Score#15 of 50 species
3.5Medicinal Value · 30%2/5
Edibility · 20%5/5
Easy to Identify · 20%5/5
Easy to Grow · 15%2/5
Sustainability · 15%4/5
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