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Default PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Hen of the Woods

Frederick Burroughs wrote:
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Frederick Burroughs wrote:


I find it often in the fall, usually at the base of mature white oak.
Supposedly, it has much touted medicinal value.

Is it ever found under conifers? We have a real shortage of hardwood in my
area.

In my experience, it tends to be choosy. Never found it under conifers,
but I live in a hardwood forest.

There is a variety of grifola that grows on conifers. I think
www.fungi.com sells spawn.

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