Made up of rosette formations with short stems fusing at a common base. But the species is a close look-alike for Grifola frondosa (maitake or hen-of-the-woods), a choice edible famed for its medicinal value. Photo by Ken Irish. David Fischer with an unusual white Maitake specimen that really explains the name "Sheepshead Mushroom." Avoid Maitake / Ram's-head specimens from potentially contaminated habitats—see The Mycophagist's Ten Commandments for more information on this and other hazards! The Black-staining Polypore (Meripilus sumstinei, see photo below)—which obviously develops conspicuous black stains (especially from handling after being picked)—has much wider and thicker "caps" than Maitake / Hen of the Woods but is grossly similar in appearance. ABOUT HEN OF WOODS MUSHROOMS. The Maitake / Sheepshead is an excellent candidate for fresh-freezing. Photo by Fran Linder. The name "Hen of the Woods" refers to its appearance, which strongly resembles a hen with ruffled feathers. Here is a picture of the Hen of the Woods mushroom: Grifola frondosa can get quite large, sometimes in excess of 10 pounds per specimen.It is best to collect this mushroom when its colors are rich and chocolate-brown, because as … I've only found hens after the nights start to cool in the early fall. I put away 30 … More photos of the Maitake / Hen of the Woods mushroom can be seen here. The Black-staining Polypore (Meripilus sumstinei, see photo below)—which obviously develops conspicuous black stains (especially from handling after being picked)—has much wider and thicker "caps" than Maitake / Hen of the Woods but is grossly similar in appearance. The Maitake / Sheepshead mushroom does not have gills! The black-staining polypore has a lovely, earthy odor. One hen-lover makes special lasagna with it—one to eat now and one to freeze for later. Nice find! • HOME • lawn & garden mushrooms • mushroom links • medicinal mushrooms The Berkeley polypore has a similar shape, but have "caps" that are much larger, flatter, and wider than hens small and feathery looking caps. We contacted our chef buddy who contacted his mushroom buddy who believed that we have a hen of the woods. The black-staining polypore looks very similar to hen of the woods but there is an easy trick to identify it. Hangin, Thank you! google_ad_client = "pub-7051304276802452"; THE SHAGGY MANE MUSHROOM Facebook Page The smell, noticeable from a distance, was intense, to say the least. Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oaks. GEM-STUDDED, PEAR-SHAPED, and GIANT PUFFBALLS Meripilus sumstinei [ Basidiomycetes > Polyporales > Meripilaceae > Meripilus . Though it is not terribly appealing as it blackens, when young and easy to cut it can be eaten and is quite good. Grifolas, as many of the more knowledgeable amateur mycophiles call them because Maitake is the only species in genus Grifola, are polypore mushrooms, meaning the undersurface of each tiny "cap" has a layer of downward pointing tubes; the open ends of the tubes are visible as "pores." ~Africa Mushroom Project Update~ Photo by Prashanthns.Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. Odd shaped pores - elongated pores, teeth, gills, or maze-like patterns.Tough or hard fruitbodies. One mushroom that may be confused with hen of the woods is black staining polypore. There's a lot more information about Maitake / Hen of the Woods ... (Black Staining Polypore)…..Only edible when very young, but it has a good texture and flavor then. Scientific names: Hydnum repandum and H. umbilicatum, To contact David Fischer or submit a mushroom photo Meripilus Giganteus Identification. Photo by Dale Oakes (yes, that is his real name!) Finally, here's a fine collection of Maitake / Sheepshead from under just one oak tree! Chicken of the Woods vs. Hen of the Woods. I assume responsibility for the accuracy of information provided at americanmushrooms.com regarding edible wild mushrooms. Maitake / Sheepshead is never orange or reddish except that old specimens (which should not be eaten) may be colonized by colonies of mold, yeast or bacteria that produce yellow pigments. However Grifola frondosa does not form any black stains when touched or harvested. –David Fischer, Author of Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America (1992, Univ. 1.0k members in the CarolinaMushrooms community. The color of a Maitake / Ram's-head mushroom's upper surfaces varies considerably in color, from pale tan to dark brown; most often, it is predominately gray, tan or brown. M. sumstinei is edible, but few people enjoy it.If it has medicinal value, that value is yet to be researched or described. Scientific name: Coprinus comatus, THE YELLOW and BLACK MORELS I have a couple of friends who hunt on bike, biking helps you cover a lot of area quickly, and snatch low-hanging (read as obvious) hens along paved trails. Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework, Wild Mushrooms With Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Chili. 1,046 mushroom photos! Black Staining Polypore / Meripilus sumstinei (and others) Black staining polypores are probably the most common thing peoples will confuse with a hen of the woods. Note that even with some of the best, safest, most popular edible wild mushroom species, it is possible for an individual human being to have an allergic reaction to a particular species. Specifically, it is encumbent upon you to read all the text presented here that relates to the particular edible wild mushroom species involved to ensure that you have effectively ruled out dangerous poisonous/toxic wild mushrooms. [Re: Boletus Sequoia ] #20676720 - 10/08/14 08:27 PM (5 years, 9 months ago) All rights reserved. • HOME • lawn & garden mushrooms • mushroom links • medicinal mushrooms morel mushrooms • mushroom I.D. This mushroom grows in a rosette pattern, almost always at or near the base of an oak… Look to your nearest park that has big old oak trees, it doesn’t have to be “woodsy” open and grassy with a playground is fine, just try to not look like a stalker, and make sure the grass isn’t being sprayed if it’s a golf course or something similar. 1,046 mushroom photos! The mushrooms that do resemble hen are "Berkeley's Polypore" and "Black-staining Polypore". There are some differences in growth pattern and coloration including the black staining coloration of the black staining polypore. if it’s at the right part of the season, they won’t be that difficult to find at all. and other choice edible wild mushroom species in my best-selling book, Maitake / Hen of the Woods is a very distinctive species with no dangerous "look-alikes" (assuming that one discounts gilled mushrooms that grow in clusters), making it a very good choice for the novice mushroomer. ), you must read "The Mycophagist's Ten Commandments," which explains several hazards and provides advice on how to avoid those hazards. Photo by Dale Oakes (yes, that is his real name!). Meripilus sumstinei, giant polypore, black-staining polypore, Bondarzewia berkeleyi, stump blossoms, grifola frondosa, hen of the woods, hen-of-the-woods, ram's head, sheep's head. It takes days for the color to wear off your fingers. , AMERICANMUSHROOMS.COM SITE INDEX The Black Staining Polypore (scientific name Meripulus Sumstinei) is an edible fungus belonging in the family of polypore (multiple cap) mushrooms.… The stems of individual fronds are laterally attached. The Japanese name "Maitake" means "dancing mushroom"—not to imply that the mushroom itself dances, but that the mushroom hunter lucky enough to find Maitake is often inspired to dance happily at the discovery. The mushroom is commonly known among English speakers as hen-of-the-woods, ram’s head and sheep’s head. for identification assistance, "Like" the AmericanMushrooms.com There's a lot more information about Maitake / Hen of the Woods about • mushroom basics • coolest mushrooms • edible mushrooms • 27 minutes ago. It usually grows at the base of hardwood trees or from underground tree roots, and is a perennial mushroom. Scientific name: Laetiporus sulphureus Maitake / Sheepshead is quite abundant in parts of the Eastern U.S. where there are abundant large oak trees. Scientific names: Craterellus fallax and C. cornucopioides, THE SWEET TOOTH or HEDGEHOG Mushroom Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America. Look for death and decay. Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America. Finally, here's a fine collection of Maitake / Sheepshead from under just one oak tree! GEM-STUDDED, PEAR-SHAPED, and GIANT PUFFBALLS It is also possible for illness to result from consuming mushrooms that are decaying, contaminated by pollution, or otherwise not in good condition. It’s not a rule, but a good way to start out hunting is to find woods that have lots of fallen oaks, stumps, and dead matter. NOT A CHICKEN, Black Staining Polypore, Meripilus sumstenei Which brings us to the topic of this whole post, the black staining polypore, which some want to refer to as "Rooster of the Woods". Scientific names: Hydnum repandum and H. umbilicatum Copyright � 2011 by David W. Fischer. Fruiting body. by Michael Kuo. THE BLACK TRUMPET and HORN OF PLENTY Mushrooms and other choice edible wild mushroom species in my best-selling book, Scientific name: Grifola frondosa. HEN OF THE WOODS (also known as MAITAKE or SHEEPSHEAD MUSHROOM) However, I cannot assume responsibility for the integrity of your use of the information I present here regarding edible wild mushrooms. • mushroom photography • mushroom show • music • mushroom odors • psilocybin mushrooms • schedule • store • tiniest mushrooms • toxic mushrooms, HEN OF THE WOODS (also known as MAITAKE, Also, Maitake / Sheepshead is notorious for growing around sticks, twigs, leaves, etc., so it is sometimes necessary to take a good deal of time to "dissect" a Maitake / Hen of the Woods specimen to make sure that no such forest debris ends up in the cooking pot. I'd like to use it for dinner tonight and I've read that HOTW doesn't have any poisonous look-alikes, but I'm kinda stumped on how to tell the difference between pics I've seen of HOTW versus pics of Black Staining Polypore. A place for posts and discussion of anything mushroom related in North and South Carolina Inonotus oblquus (Chaga)…..Consumed as a beverage – and becoming more and more popular. Common name: Hen of the Woods, Sheepshead, Maitake (Japanese).Description: Grifola frondosa, a polypore, is a large cluster of grayish-brown fan or spoon shaped caps or fronds attached to a multi-branched, central stem. Maitake / Ram's-head is typically associated with oak, so the best way to find it is to seek it during autumn around the base of large oak trees (living or dead) and stumps. Scientific names: Morchella esculenta and M. elata, THE BLACK TRUMPET and HORN OF PLENTY Mushrooms The edible but inferior Black-staining Polypore (Meripilus sumstinei) also resembles Maitake. AMERICA'S BEST, SAFEST Re: Is this hen of the woods, Berkeley’s polypore, or black staining polypore? Hen of the woods mushrooms can be hard to spot in its native habitat. In the Appalachian region, it is called "Sheepshead" or "Ramshead" by many—a similar visual metaphor. Scientific name: Laetiporus sulphureus, THE SHAGGY MANE MUSHROOM Other known Maitake / Sheepshead hosts include elm, maple, beech, chestnut and sycamore; Maitake / Hen of the Woods has also been reported with larch (tamarack), pines and other conifers. Lookalikes: Black-staining polypore (Meripilus sumstinei) blackens when bruised or handled. Berkeley's Polypore (Bondarzewia berkeleyi) is a safe "lookalike" species that is often mistaken for Maitake. It take a while, the they do stain black after being handled. Mushroom connoisseurs go crazy over these. google_ad_width = 728; As always, be certain of your identification before consuming any wild edible. morel mushrooms • mushroom I.D. As always, my advice is to collect only very fresh specimens for human consumption. THE YELLOW and BLACK MORELS about • mushroom basics • coolest mushrooms • edible mushrooms • Berkeley’s polypore (Bondarzewia berkeleyi) is thick-fleshed and cream-colored. 50-80cm across. . All rights reserved. Hen of the woods, Grifola frondosa, are a type of polypore mushroom, or bracket fungi, with a fruiting body that features open tubes or gills on the undersides.Hen of the woods mushrooms grow in tightly packed groups, or shelves, with soft overlapping caps. More photos of the Maitake / Hen of the Woods mushroom can be seen here. As a bonus, you can have less competition going to areas less hunters think to go, since most will hunt on foot. The TEXT on this Webpage regarding Facebook Page. Old Maitake / Hen of the Woods specimens tend to be bitter, fibrous or both. Black staining polypores will resemble hen of the woods in how they grow at the base of a tree, or around it. Good thing about havi, In WI we stir our stew with canoe paddles. Keep in mind that some of these pages include photographs of poisonous mushrooms which resemble edible wild mushroom species; again, reading the accompanying text and applying that information is absolutely vital to your safety! The Maitake mushroom (it has several "common" names including Hen of the Woods, Ram's Head and Sheep's Head, and here we shall use them interchangeably) is one of the best-known of all edible wild mushrooms, and it's also the one that offers the biggest harvests in many areas, for a single Maitake / Hen of the Woods specimen will often weigh as much as twenty pounds (exceptional specimens over 50 pounds are also found!). I've seen a single oak tree yield as much as 100 pounds of Maitake / Hen of the Woods in one season! IF IN DOUBT, THROW THE MUSHROOM OUT! THE SULPHUR SHELF or CHICKEN MUSHROOM Berkeley's Polypore (Bondarzewia berkeleyi, see photo above) has much larger and thicker caps than Maitake / Sheepshead and is consistently tan to yellowish brown. Eastern cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis spatulata) has ribbonlike folds. They are mildly sour, but edible when young, as are these specimens. BEAR'S HEAD TOOTH MUSHROOM and equally delectable sibling species Scientific names: Craterellus fallax and C. cornucopioides To contact David Fischer or submit a mushroom photo BSP will stain much darker. Other names: Giant Polypore, Black-Staining Polypore. EDIBLE WILD MUSHROOMS! This happens with the grocery-store button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), it happens with edible wild morel mushrooms, and it happens with strawberries. Meripilus giganteus is a white rot polypore that is fruiting around an old beech stump near the observatory, annually in June. Hen of the woods ( grifola frondosa) has much smaller brackets that are … HEN OF THE WOODS (also known as MAITAKE or SHEEPSHEAD MUSHROOM) google_ad_height = 90; Especially under big oak trees, Maitake / Sheepshead typically produces specimens annually for many years in succession. The black-staining polypore has larger “fingers” than hen of the woods and has more distinctive growth zones. Hen of the woods (Grifola frondosa) has many smaller, grayish brownish caps. Meripilus sumstinei is a large, multi-capped polypore that is interesting largely because it tends to be mixed up with other species. Btw, you’ll know right away if you’ve picked the black staining polypore…they don’t call it black-staining for nothing. You don’t have to hike! THE SWEET TOOTH or HEDGEHOG Mushroom Be warned though, you won’t be the only person looking at local parks, lowest hanging fruit and all. Ease of identification – Hen of the woods truly have no poisonous look alike, but there are similar species, namely black staining polypore and Berkley’s polypore. Both of these similar-looking species are edible, but neither can hold a candle to the Maitake / Sheepshead in terms of flavor. BEAR'S HEAD TOOTH MUSHROOM and equally delectable sibling species It usually grows at the base of hardwood trees or from underground tree roots, and is a perennial mushroom. Behol, Smoked lamb country ham (think prosciutto). Key to Polypore groups, showing the background colour of the section to help you not get lost.. ... so if you make a mistake you’re in no danger. That’s Hen. According to Paul Stamets of Fungi Perfecti, which offers supplies, spawn and materials for cultivating the Maitake / Sheepshead mushroom, it has awesome medicinal value on top of its wonderful flavor and meaty texture. Meripilus giganteus is a polypore fungus in the family Meripilaceae.It causes a white rot in various types of broadleaved trees, particularly beech (Fagus), but also Abies, Picea, Pinus, Quercus and Ulmus species. In my experience, Maitake / Hen of the Woods mushrooms tend to be most darkly pigmented when they grow in open spots where they are exposed to direct sunlight. Also, it may be mistakenly consumed because of its resemblance with the edible species commonly known as Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa). Copyright � 2011 by David W. Fischer. - 8/19/15 - Art and Home, Hen Of The Woods Recipe - How To Cook Maitake Or Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms. Use only the softer outer edges of the caps. Maitake / Hen of the Woods is basically a fall mushroom, but summer and (rarely) even spring fruitings have been reported. Scientific name: Grifola frondosa. Maitake (Grifola frondosa) Also known as Hen of the Woods, Rams Head, Sheep's Head, Cloud Mushroom, Dancing Mushroom Maitake (my-tah-keh) is the Japanese name for the edible fungus Grifola frondosa. It … The edible but inferior Black-staining Polypore (Meripilus sumstinei) also resembles Maitake. AMERICANMUSHROOMS.COM SITE INDEX Chicken of the Woods (laetiporus sulphureus) has a similar shape especially when young, but shows much brighter yellow and orange colours and doesn’t bruise black like Giant Polypore. I often use Maitake / Hen of the Woods to provide a taste of wild mushrooms to folks when I do a mushroom class or lecture… and even the most discriminating wild mushroom gourmets agree that the quality of fresh-frozen Maitake / Sheepshead is remarkably close to fresh. Ease of identification – Hen of the woods truly have no poisonous look alike, but there are similar species, namely black staining polypore and Berkley’s polypore. Hurriedly comparing wild mushroom specimens to photographs of known edible wild mushrooms in hopes of determining that they are indeed the edible species can readily be FATAL! One final thing to note is the Chicken of the Woods mushroom is not to be confused with the Hen of the Woods (Maitake) mushroom as they are two completely different mushrooms. The first is growing near the mailbox. This year I work, Greens are back on the menu. Photo by Ken Irish. Scientific name: Coprinus comatus The trick is to cut the Maitake / Hen of the Woods mushroom into pieces of appropriate size for the cooking pan before freezing (blanching is not necessary) and, most importantly, when you're ready to use some, do not thaw them first: have the cooking pan heating before you even open the freezer door! Avoid Maitake / Ram's-head specimens from potentially contaminated habitats—see The Mycophagist's Ten Commandments for more information on this and other hazards! EDIBLE WILD MUSHROOMS Scientific names: Morchella esculenta and M. elata Stemmed polypores - either on the ground or on wood; Soft polypores-texture more like a sponge, or cheesy, not hard like wood or leather.Pores may be regular or odd. Your email address will not be published. The shroom has been sitting in this basket on my porch for about an hour and I don't see any black staining on it yet. Most importantly, be doubtful and be skeptical: Use the mushroom's description to seek evidence that the mushroom you've found is NOT the edible wild mushroom species whose photograph it resembles! Hen of the woods or black staining polypore? AMERICA'S BEST, SAFEST I look forward to labor day when the maitake begin to appear in Maine. Grifola frondosa (Hen of the Woods)…..One of the most popular edible mushrooms, often gathered in huge quantities in the fall. 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