also: ほうきたけ
noun
clustered coral mushroom; pink-tipped coral mushroom
A type of edible coral fungus, Ramaria botrytis, with pinkish tips. Used in cooking.
ホウキタケは秋に広葉樹林で見られるキノコです。
The clustered coral mushroom is a fungus found in broadleaf forests in autumn.
このホウキタケは茹でるとピンク色が鮮やかになる。
When boiled, this pink-tipped coral mushroom turns a vivid pink.
From 箒 (hōki, 'broom') + 茸 (take, 'mushroom'), referring to the broom-like shape of the fruiting body.