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White-pored Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus cincinnatus) is an edible polypore found growing at the base of oak trees from July-October.
There are multiple Laetiporus (Chicken of the Woods) species. The white-pored chicken of the woods is known to be the best tasting species.
Laetiporus cincinnatus is lighter colored than other Laetiporus species. It grows in a rosette pattern. It often appears to be terrestrial, but in fact is growing from underground roots of oak trees.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
