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.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of White-pored Chicken of the Woods being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Laetiporus huroniensis
- Laetiporus sulphureus
- Laetiporus versisporus
- Laetiporus montanus
- Laetiporus gilbertsonii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Polyporales
- Family
- Laetiporaceae
- Genus
- Laetiporus
- Species
- Laetiporus cincinnatus
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