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Hen of the Woods

Meripilus giganteus

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Field Notes

Notes:

This thing was awesome! My grandmother's neighbor found it mowing. It started turning black after the grass around it was cut down. Very sturdy, about 5 or 6 inches in height. The layers are almost feathered in appearance. Any idea what it is called?

Species ID Suggestions

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CorduneanuVlad
It's a young Hen of the Woods (Meripilus giganteus) or a Maitake (Grifola Frondosa)

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Mushroom Mapping
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013

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