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Conifer sulfur shelf

Laetiporus conifericola

A species of Laetiporus, Also known as Chicken of the woods

Conifer sulfur shelf (Laetiporus conifericola) may sound like a goofy name, but this mushroom is one to take very seriously. There have been reports that people have died after consuming just a few bites! Not all people have adverse reactions, but it is better not to take the risk. This mushroom's striking color can easily be seen from afar when fresh, but fades over time.

Cap Diameter:

10 - 60 cm

Odor:

Sour

General Info About Conifer sulfur shelf

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Attributes of Conifer sulfur shelf

Cap Diameter

10 - 60 cm

Cap

Up to 60 cm across; thin, roughly fan-like; orange; margin wavy with age

Gills

None, yellow pores instead

Stem

Short or absent; bright orange to salmon orange

Flesh

Firm; pale yellow, become white-chalky with age

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Sour

Body Color

Yellow

Orange

Growth Form

Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Conifer sulfur shelf by these plants:

Oaks, Willows, Sweet cherry

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common, widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Conifer sulfur shelf

Fruiting Body Cap Undersurface

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Habitat of Conifer sulfur shelf

Conifer sulfur shelf typically grows on conifer wood, particularly on dead or dying trees such as red fir and pine. Prefers woodlands with ample deadwood.

Scientific Classification of Conifer sulfur shelf

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Bracket polypores

Genus

Laetiporus

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Tips for Finding Conifer sulfur shelf

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What are Some Tips for Finding Conifer sulfur shelf

Search around areas densely populated with conifer trees like fir and pine.
Look for conifer sulfur shelf on fallen logs or stumps, often in overlapping clusters.
Inspect the base of dead or decaying conifer trees, as conifer sulfur shelf commonly grows there.
Use a gentle touch to check under loose bark on dead trees for hidden conifer sulfur shelf.
Be observant of tree health; trees that appear stressed may host conifer sulfur shelf.