EatTheWeeds Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I found this large clump near the base of an oak tree. If it is Chicken of the Woods, is it too mature to be eaten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1shotwade Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Chicken of the woods! Plenty old! Wade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatTheWeeds Posted July 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Too old to eat? There were a lot of bugs and larvae near the base... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 IMO, too old to eat. Insect infestation is bad enough. But old Laetiporus mushroom usually has a woody texture and is difficult to digest. The mushroom seen in the photos looks like an old Laetiporus cincinnatus, which is a really good edible when in better condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn15 Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Definitely too old, but keep an eye on this location as they sometimes come back in the same location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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