Sparassis spathulata

Sparassis spathulata is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis. It has the variant Sparassis spathulata f. herbstii..

Description

The fruiting body forms a dome wide, with many pale lobes, which are usually unruffled and can be faintly zonate. It grows from a rooted stem.

Similar species

It can be confused with the more intricately lobed S. crispa and possibly S. radicata. Hydnopolyporus fimbriatus can have tattered edges and grows from a clustered mass of unrooted branches.

Distribution and habitat

Sparassis spathulata can be found between eastern Texas and northeastern North America from July to September.

Uses

It is a good edible mushroom.