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Is this an ancient Chicken of the Woods, or something else entirely? (I recognize & eat fresh ones--)Thank you!
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another polypore puzzle- #297315
Asked January 19, 2016, 11:58 AM EST
Is this an ancient Chicken of the Woods, or something else entirely? (I recognize & eat fresh ones--)
Thank you!
Thank you!
Essex County Massachusetts
Expert Response
To positively identify mushrooms they should be seen in person or a sample sent in. I would encourage you to contact the http://www.bostonmycologicalclub.org/
That said, it does appear as though it is probably "chicken of the woods." This common name is used for quite a few species now so I also encourage to you to read this excellent discussion: http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/jul2001.html
That said, it does appear as though it is probably "chicken of the woods." This common name is used for quite a few species now so I also encourage to you to read this excellent discussion: http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/jul2001.html
Thanks--
Usually I find past prime Chickens have faded and gotten soft & papery; this one still firm & its color weird.Wasn't about to eat it anyhow, but I'm posting a pics of perfect specimens I did eat!
Those are really good examples, as you say, perfect! Thank you for sharing.
