25 May 2016

Fungus at Prior's Wood

I could hardly miss this striking fungus growing on a dying oak yesterday. About 8 inches wide. Can someone give me a name for it please as I'm afraid I don't have any fungi books. Thanks.

4 comments:

Barry Stewart said...

Hi Chris, I have very limited knowledge of fungi, but I do know this one (at least I think I do!). Google 'Chicken of the Woods' Laetiporus sulphureus and see what you think. I'm sure Charles can give a more expert opinion.

Chris Manley said...

Thanks Barry. I knew you'd know. That certainly looks like the one,
and edible too, but I will leave it where it is (unless you know of any moth larvae that might inhabit it)and not cook it.

Charles Hipkin said...

Correct! Usually grows on Oak, but will grow on other deciduous trees.

Ian Morgan said...

Chris....also see the Carmarthenshire Fungi blog...I found on that moribund oak at that layby where we met for mothing at the Rhandirmwyn leadmines recently.