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''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. They are increasingly cultivated and being sold in Korea, Japan, USA and Australia. The generic name comes from the Greek ''sparassein'' meaning ''to tear''.〔 ==Species== There are seven species in the genus:〔 *''Sparassis crispa'' (Wulfen) Fr. *''Sparassis brevipes'' Krombh. *''Sparassis cystidiosa'' Desjardin & Zheng Wang〔 *''Sparassis latifolia'' Y.C. Dai & Zheng Wang〔 *''Sparassis miniensis'' Blanco-Dios & Z. Wang〔 *''Sparassis radicata'' Weir *''Sparassis spathulata'' (Schwein.) Fr. The best-known and most widely collected species of ''Sparassis'' are ''S. crispa'' (found in Europe and eastern North America) and ''S. radicata'' (found in western North America). These species have a very similar appearance and some authorities treat them as conspecific. Their color can range from light brown-yellow to yellow-grey or a creamy white cauliflower colour. They are normally 10 to 25 cm tall, but can grow to be quite large, with reported cases of fruiting bodies more than half a meter tall and 14 kg in weight. Because of their unique look and size, they are unlikely to be mistaken for any poisonous/inedible mushrooms. They grow as parasites or saprobes on the roots or bases of various species of hardwoods, especially oak, and conifers, and hence are most commonly found growing close to fir, pine, oak or spruce trees. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sparassis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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