Species details
Chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
Conditional / expert preparation
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Description
Striking sulphur-yellow to orange shelf-like fruit bodies in large overlapping clusters.
Identification features
The underside has fine yellow pores; young flesh is soft and juicy, old flesh becomes crumbly and tough.
Habitat
On living or dead hardwoods, especially oak, willow, fruit trees, and chestnut.
Fruiting period
May, June, July, August, September, October
Similar species
- Laetiporus montanus
- Meripilus giganteus