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24 October 2008

Laetiporus sulphureus

Laetiporus sulphureus looking sorry for itself or ‘gone over’ in the local dialect! Not at all edible in this state! When young, they are yellow,orange.
Names often applied are: Chicken of the Woods, Polypore soufré, Schwefelporling, Sulphur Shelf.
Habitat deciduous trees, usually oak but common also on yew, cherry, sweet chestnut and willow. Season late spring to autumn, annual. Common. Edible when young and fresh, considered a delicacy in Germany and North America.
Found in the Community Orchard

Laetiporus sulphureus

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