Chicken of the woods, Sulfur polypore, Sulphur shelf
Laetiporus sulphureus

Family: Polyporaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. It is bright sulphur-yellow to orange.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate places. It grows on trees. It grows in moist places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alaska, Asia, Bhutan, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, France, Guyana, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, Sicily, Sikkim, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA

How it is used for food

The fruiting body is edible when still unripe. It has a spicy flavour. The trimmed edges of the young caps are used. They are cut into very thin slices and stewed for 30 minutes or more. It can be dried.

It is sold in local markets in Nepal.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Linhuangjun, Mirgay chaew, Rakteauu

Synonyms

Boletus caudicinus Scop.; Polyporus sulphureus Bull: Fr.; Several