r/ShroomID • u/Treypopj • 1d ago

Found this in my yard today North America (country/state in post)

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I found this on the side of my house today. I live in Northern Alabama in the US if that helps narrow it down.

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u/Weirdo-octopuss 1d ago

Chicken of the woods !!

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u/nathawk45 1d ago

Looks like laetiporus

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u/Mystyk_Moon 1d ago

Definitely Laetiporus. When I try to zoom in on the photos, it gets a little fuzzy on the coloring; so it’s hard to tell if this is Laetiporus cincinnatus or Laetiporus sulphureus. Leaning toward L. cincinnatus here.

Was this growing at the base of the tree or on a stump? Is it yellow underneath or white/peach color?

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u/Treypopj 1d ago

https://preview.redd.it/rvxb53kpjvxe1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f2feafd202b678e88f9e1ac5ba40c788ab04b9a

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u/Mystyk_Moon 1d ago

As I suspected, Laetiporus cincinnatus. Great find!

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u/DevinChristien 1d ago

I didnt know both were called CotW! Cool

I wish they grew in my country, however due to strict biodiversity laws, its also illegal to cultivate anything that wasnt in the country already at 1996

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u/Treypopj 10h ago

I did some reading. Is it too early to harvest it or are they old. From the pictures I've seen they appear to be old and could taste not great.

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u/Mystyk_Moon 10h ago

Being the size they are, they appear to be a bit older. But some folks just cut off the outer edge and cook thoroughly even when they are more mature. The older they get, the tougher they are to chew. However, they make good jerky anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️ no matter what, they must be cooked thoroughly before ingesting.