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Chicken of the Woods

Laetiporus conifericola

Chicken of the woods takes on a woody texture in age so is best eaten while the fans are narrow and fat.

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  1. A summary of Chicken of the Wood's key features

Laetiporus conifericola aka Chicken of the Woods

Dick Culbert

Cap

Unmistakable bright orange and neon yellow coloring in a shell to fan shape

Pores

bright yellow

Stem

not present

Spore Print

Translucent

Companions

Conifers like Fir and Hemlock

Seassons

late Summer through Autumn

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