Have you ever tried Laetiporus cincinnatus, aka the white-pored chicken of the woods? i’ve never met a forager who disagreed with me when i’ve claimed that it’s easily the best chicken variety out there. It tastes better than the bird, the texture is on point, and it grows prolifically throughout forests in the Midwest and the East Coast! It’s easy to spot and even easier to identify, but remember that anyone can make a mistake and it’s always crucial to do all your ID steps before deciding some

Potential lookalikes for Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus spp.) could include species like Hapalopilus croceus or Trametes cinnabarina. Both of the look-alikes to me have a much firmer texture with pores that are easier to see with the naked eye. They are also woodier to me than Laetiporus. Make sure you know how to distinguish them!Have you found Chicken of the Woods before?#foraging #nature #fungi #laetiporus #chickenofthewoods #mushrooms | Feral Foraging