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Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67067/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html" title="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67067_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=FGtm3RefIyAppPepI5fQ1ShM%2FJw%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67070/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67068/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,grifola,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67068/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html" title="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67068_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=2w1CgHkmD9o%2BhIXnERqY%2Bc3aWk8%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67067/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67070/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67070/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html" title="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/67070_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Xdq6kXxUlFM7IFGRXKtXcB58Roo%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67067/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67068/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa

I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.

Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.

Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67070/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67068/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,grifola,mushroom

Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67067/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67070/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,mushroom

Hen-of-the-woods - Grifola frondosa I found two hens growing at the base of an oak tree. The fruiting bodies were 15 - 30 cm wide and consisted of multiple caps in a rosette that shared a stem-like structure.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of an oak (Quercus sp.) tree in a mostly deciduous forest. I find them growing at the base of this same tree every autumn.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67067/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67069/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/67068/hen-of-the-woods_-_grifola_frondosa.html Fall,Geotagged,Grifola frondosa,Hen-of-the-woods,United States,fungus,mushroom

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The Hen of the Woods

''Grifola frondosa'' is a polypore mushroom that grows at the base of trees, particularly oaks. Also known as hen-of-the-woods, ''maitake'', ram's head or sheep's head. It is typically found in late summer to early autumn. It is native to China, Europe, and North America.

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Similar species: Polyporales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 1, 2018. Captured Sep 30, 2018 11:24 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 30mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.