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23-08-2010, 05:19 PM
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| | | Chicken of the Woods?
I came across this stunning bracket fungus this morning and I instantly thought it must be Chicken of the Woods ( Laetiporus sulphureus) however as I have only ever seen photos in books I cannot be 100% sure. The pictures seem to look different depending on which book I consult and none of them appear as vividly yellow as this specimen. Also, I have read about its preferred habitat and seldom is beech mentioned as a favoured site, although this was on a large beech tree in mixed woodland.
Whatever it may be, it was absolutely breathtaking to spot this beautiful, bright fungus in the dull morning light and thought I'd share it with you all!
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23-08-2010, 05:23 PM
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| | | Re: Chicken of the Woods?
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Originally Posted by benjiani  I came across this stunning bracket fungus this morning and I instantly thought it must be Chicken of the Woods ( Laetiporus sulphureus) however as I have only ever seen photos in books I cannot be 100% sure. The pictures seem to look different depending on which book I consult and none of them appear as vividly yellow as this specimen. Also, I have read about its preferred habitat and seldom is beech mentioned as a favoured site, although this was on a large beech tree in mixed woodland.
Whatever it may be, it was absolutely breathtaking to spot this beautiful, bright fungus in the dull morning light and thought I'd share it with you all!
Cheers for any help. | Isn't it stunning! It is of course 'Chicken of the woods' or as I like to call it, Tree Gold!
Andy  |
24-08-2010, 06:57 AM
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| | | Re: Chicken of the Woods?
As a point of interest I have also found this fungi on Beech and more recently on two White poplars. It would seem the Sulphur polypore is expanding its range of host trees.
Healfdan |
24-08-2010, 07:19 AM
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| | | Re: Chicken of the Woods?
For some reason it seems to be much more prevalent this year, I'd never seen it before but have now seen three separate examples, all quite low down (or on the floor).  
Cheers
Bill |
24-08-2010, 07:36 AM
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| | | Re: Chicken of the Woods?
Indeed! I have found one on Sunday in the base of an oak.
Julio |
24-08-2010, 09:49 AM
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| | | Re: Chicken of the Woods?
So finding one on a beech tree may not be so unusual these days. Very interesting. Nice example too.
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