Large cluster of Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), also known as sulfur shelf or sulfur polypore. This distinctive, bright yellow-orange bracket fungus typically grows in overlapping, shelf-like structures on tree trunks and branches, primarily on hardwood trees like oak.

Identification: It is a thick, fleshy bracket fungus, bright creamy yellow when young, with a velvety upper surface and a pored underside.

Edibility: The mushroom is widely considered edible and popular due to its texture and taste, which many describe as similar to chicken.

Harvesting: It is best picked when young and moist. Caution is advised, as a small minority of people may experience nausea or stomach upset.

Habitat: It is found throughout much of the world and commonly grows on oak trees from late spring to autumn.