Cauliflower Mushroom

Cauliflower Mushroom

　　The cauliflower mushroom is an extremely valuable edible fungus, known for its bright color, delicious taste, tender flesh, rich aroma, and highly nutritious profile. It has not yet been cultivated or studied artificially. Historical records indicate that Caesar of the Roman Empire favored this mushroom, hence it is also called Caesar’s mushroom. This fungus is an ectomycorrhizal species that forms mycorrhizal associations with trees such as spruce, fir, beech, and oak. It grows sporadically or singly on the forest floor during summer and autumn. It is widely distributed in the scenic areas of Xiaojin County.