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White Chicken Mushroom

Laetiporus persicinus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large mushroom with deep brown coloration on inside of cap and underside/stem. Outside edge of cap is white "frosted" looking. Flesh is white. Firm texture, no gills.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Rockwood Park, Virginia.

Reference Links:

#191: Laetiporus persicinus – Fungus Fact Friday

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
ForestDragon
It was growing from the ground under mainly oak. I suspect it originated from roots under the soil.

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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017

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