Fungus of the month - Chicken-of-the-Woods

This month's fungus of the month is the beautiful large yellow bracket fungus, Laetiporus sulphureus. It can occur any time from late May onwards. Enjoyed as an edible fungus by many but it is advisable to be cautious the first time it is eaten because it makes about 20% of people ill! Read all about in the full profile.

Please let us know if you find it or submit the record to your local fungus group. Also, remember that the ever growing list of 'Fungus of the Month' profiles is available here, ordered alphabetically or by its highlight month.