the.com/cauliflower fungus
A frilly brain-shaped fungus that's gourmet edible if you can wash the forest out of it.
latin nameSparassis crispa, the ruffled forest dweller
the hostGrows from conifer roots and stumps
the sizeSingle specimens can weigh several kilograms
cleaning hellCrevices trap dirt, bugs, and pine debris
prized tasteNutty, noodle-like texture chefs actually chase