Genus
Sparassis (Cauliflower mushrooms)
Sparassis radicata. Photo: (c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Sparassis (also known as cauliflower mushroom) is a genus of parasitic and saprobic mushrooms characterised by their unique shape and appearance. This appearance can be described as similar to a sea sponge, a brain, or a head of cauliflower, from which it has been given its popular name.