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Seen this today on the trails. About 40cm in diameter and at the base of a living oak.
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I thought cauliflower.. but have found no defo matches.
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Posted : 28/09/2009 4:50 pm
That is Grifola frondosa, previously known as Polyporus frondosus, the only common name that I know of for it is oak polypore. I've only ever seen it on oaks. The thing I think you mean by cauliflower fungus is Sparassis crispa, usually smaller and found almost exclusively on pines.
Posted : 28/09/2009 5:10 pm
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Thanks Swamp_Boy
Posted : 28/09/2009 5:48 pm
You want to get some cream for that.
Posted : 28/09/2009 6:01 pm