MFSHROOM Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi everyone, I think I found a couple of safe to eat, similar looking polypores in the yard the other day and was wondering if anyone can confirm. This guy popped up in the grass the other day, which I'm fairly certain is Hen of the woods. I've observed it growing in this spot in years past... possibly grifola frondosa cut up Now I'm fairly certain this next guy is a black staining polypore also found growing a few feet away on an oak stump... possibly meripilus sumstinei. Observed this mushy growing in this same spot back in July and it seems a fresh one has regrown! a few days later cut up. If these are what I believe them to be, does anyone have any opinions on how they compare edibility wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttzop Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 The first one definitely looks like hen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 I think there may be two different species seen in the photos... first 5 Grifola frondosa (Hen) and the 6/7 Meripilus sumstinei (Black Stainer). But, I'm not sure about 6/7, this may just be an old Grifola. Grifola (Hen of the Woods) is an excellent edible (if found in an uncontaminated environment). Thorough cooking is recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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