Laetiporus sulphureus is a species of bracket fungus (fungi that grow on trees) found in Europe and North America. Its common names are sulphur polypore, sulphur shelf, and chicken-of-the-woods. Its fruit bodies grow as striking golden-yellow shelf-like structures on tree trunks and branches. Old fruitbodies fade to pale beige or pale grey.

Laetiporus is a genus of edible mushrooms found throughout much of the world. Some species, especially Laetiporus sulphureus, are commonly known as sulphur shelf, chicken of the woods, the chicken mushroom, or the chicken fungus because it is often described as tasting like and having a texture similar to that of chicken meat.

2022年2月24日 · Chicken of the Woods is also known as a sulphur shelf, chicken mushroom, and chicken fungus. It earns this common name because it has a similar meaty texture to Chicken, and some even say it tastes like it, too. It is dense, rather bland flavored, and perfect for cooking in everything because it absorbs flavors.

Common name: Chicken of the Woods, Sulfur Shelf. Description and identifying characteristics: An orange, shelf mushroom that grows individually or in large brackets from the vertical face of a log or living tree, or in circular florets arising from the top surface of a log, base of a tree, or piece of buried wood/root.

2022年11月14日 · There is a non-poisonous yellowish-orange mushroom that tastes like chicken. Sulphur shelf mushroom are large in size, smooth and juicy in texture, and safe to eat. Sulphur shelf mushroom is also known as chicken of the woods, chicken fungus, and chicken mushroom.

Because of its texture, the Chicken Mushroom or Sulphur Shelf is a fine candidate for fresh-freezing, so such a large fruiting needn't go to waste.

2021年3月13日 · Commonly known as Chicken of the Woods, or Sulphur Shelf, this bright yellow or orange mushroom is hard to miss in the woods. Edible when young, this particular specimen is past its prime for the plate.