Orange Shelf Mushrooms

Sulphur shelf (Laetiporus sulphureus) is also known as the chicken of the woods. It is an edible mushroom with a taste quite similar to lemony chicken. Individual "shelves" range from 2-10 inches across. It is most commonly found on oak trees in the lake summer and early fall. I did not sample any because I was not certain of what it was. Also, about half of the population has an allergic reaction to this type of mushroom, with cases being more pronounced in older mushrooms. Due to all of these factors, the mushroom should generally only be eaten when young, and one should always only try a small amount the first time.