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Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf
Laetiporus gilbertsonii
Laetiporus gilbertsonii is a species of polypore fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. It is found in western North America. It was one of three new Laetiporus species published in 2001, which were distinguished genetically from the common Laetiporus sulphureus; the others were L. conifericola and L. huroniensis. The type collection, made in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park in 1997, was found fruiting on a eucalyptus tree. It has also been collected in Oregon and Washington. The fungus is...
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Description
The yellow to orangish cap is 20–30 centimetres (8–12 in) wide, becoming lobed and zonate with age. The flesh is soft, white to yellowish, with a mild or sour taste. The spore print is white.
Similar species. Laetiporus conifericola is very similar in appearance, but is readily distinguished by its growth on conifers. L. sulphureus and Pycnoporellus fulgens are also similar.
Range & habitat
The species is found in western North America (from September to November) and South America. It has been collected in Oregon and Washington. It grows on hardwood stumps and logs.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
At the table
L. gilbertsonii is edible, although some people have reported experiencing gastrointestinal upset after consuming it.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Uses”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 120154.