Laetiporus
Laetiporus is a genus of fungi in the family Fomitopsidaceae. These fungi are commonly known as chicken-of-the-woods or sulfur shelf due to their bright orange or yellow coloration and their habitat on dead or dying trees. They are widely distributed in temperate regions of the world, occurring in North America, Europe, and Asia. Laetiporus species are polypores, meaning they produce their spores on pores on the underside of their fruiting bodies rather than gills.
The fruiting bodies of Laetiporus are typically large and shelf-like, often growing in overlapping clusters. The
Several species within the Laetiporus genus are edible and are considered a delicacy by many foragers. However,