hen of the wood

Tree fungus

Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa)

Fruiting bodies: August / October
Area of infection:
trunk base / roots area
Wood decomposition:
white rot
Comment:
Parasite. Edible in the youngest form. The genus Grifola is only comprised of one type.
Recommendation: Tree should be evaluated. Photo.

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hen of the wood