Hen Of The Woods?

[Iowabowtech]

Hey gang. Is this a hen of the woods mushroom?

 

[iabwhntr]

Close, that is Laetiporous sulphureus or Chicken of the Woods.
Hen of the Woods is called Grifola frondosa and is gray in color.

 

[Iowabowtech]

Are they good to eat?

 

[Central Iowa]

Yes they are!

 

[Iowabowtech]

I would concur! I read that they taste sort of like chicken too and although it wasn't a perfect description, there was kinda some chickeny flavor. This was one of the small ones. There are several others the size of basketballs. Guess a return trip may be prudent.