sparassis

[ spuh-ras-is ]

noun

1. cauliflower fungus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparassis¹

< New Latin < Greek sparáss ( ein ) to tear + -( s ) is -sis

Example Sentences

Found throughout the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, Sparassis radicata is actually a weak parasite that feeds on conifers, but isn't very deadly.

From Salon

Looking at it, I remember its Latin name, Sparassis crispa, and that it is a parasite on conifers.

From New York Times

The teacher plucked the fungus off the stump, held it aloft, and proclaimed it a cauliflower mushroom, Sparassis radicata.

From Literature

They turned up more than 50 species, including this handsome, rather large and entirely edible Sparassis crispa, the cauliflower mushroom.

From New York Times