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Hen of the Woods

Grifola frondosa

Photo by Machi
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Description:

A very large group of these mushrooms, with some mature specimens over a foot and a half across. The last photo shows one that was a bit younger and less branched. These can range from a dark brown to a very pale color on top and they have white undersides with pores.

Habitat:

At the base of a couple large oak trees (their typical habitat) in a mixed forest.

Notes:

This polypore fungus is a popular edible in its native range (parts of Asia and the Northeastern US).

Reference Links:

Grifola frondosa - Wikipedia, Grifola frondosa (MushroomExpert.Com)

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedOctober 30, 2018

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