Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) ✔Laetiporus sulphureus has been named chicken of the woods for it has a taste and texture similar to chicken. ✔ It grows in the hardwood forests of eastern North America and is considered a delicacy. ✔There exists several different types of Laetiporus mushrooms that are spread throughout North America and Europe. ✔It is rich in polysaccharides, which the body uses as a primary source of energy. ✔Currently being studied for its medicinal benefits, it has shown promise to be a great health booster! 1. Anti-cancer 2. Antibacterial 3. Anti-inflammatory 4. Antioxidant ✔Chicken of the woods grows in large, overlapping brackets. It has a soft flesh with a yellow to orange surface, sometimes with bright orange tips and yellow pores. ✔As it ages, the color becomes pale and mildly pungent. It is a parasitic mushroom showing a preference for oak but can grow on other hardwoods, causing b...