Sulphur Polypore Collection

Crab-of-the-Woods, Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporus sulphureus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by
FLO4633649 Crab-of-the-Woods, Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporus sulphureus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools

group of Sulphur Polypore (Laetiporus sulphureus) growing on the stem of a Willow (Salix), Millingerwaard, gelderland, the Netherlands

Sulphur Polypore, Sulphur Shelf or Chicken Mushroom -Laetiporus sulphureus-, Coeur d Alene National Forest, Idaho, USA

Sulphur shelf, chicken mushroom -Laetiporus sulphureus-, Coeur dAlene National Forest, Idaho, USA

Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree
ROG-13993 Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree Laetiporus sulphureus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) growing on an oak (Quercus) tree

Bracket fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus)
Bracket fungus. Young sulphur-coloured fruiting body of the edible bracket fungus known as the chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), growing on a living willow tree

Bracket polypore fungi
Sulphur polypore or chicken-of-the-woods bracket fungi (Laetiporus sulphureus) on a live willow tree (Salix sp.). This edible fungus is named after the sulphur colour of its hymenium

Sulphur polypore fungus on tree
The sulphur polypore, or chicken-of-the-woods fungus, Laetiporus sulphureus, growing on the trunk of a larch tree. An edible fungus when young & fresh, it is considered a delicacy in Germany

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Discover the vibrant sulphur polypore (Laetiporus sulphureus), also known as the chicken-of-the-woods or sulphur shelf, growing in harmony with various hosts such as willows (Salix) in Millingerwaard, Gelderland, Netherlands, or oak trees in diverse locations like Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho, USA. This bracket fungus, with its distinctive sulphur-yellow pores and fan-like caps, is a common sight in many forests around the world. Under magnification, the intricate surface texture of the sulphur polypore is revealed, showcasing the complex network of pores that facilitate nutrient exchange with its host tree. Bracket polypores, including the sulphur polypore, are essential decomposers in forest ecosystems, breaking down dead wood and recycling essential nutrients back into the soil. Embrace the beauty and wonder of nature as these fascinating fungi continue to enrich our forests and inspire curiosity.