American cauliflower mushroom

Sparassis americana R.H.Petersen

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of American cauliflower mushroom by month
MonthRecords
January1
February0
March1
April0
May13
June21
July52
August80
September68
October59
November9
December0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Delaware1 records
  • Maine1 records

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