Grifola frondosa, also known as hen-of-the-woods, sheep's head, ram's head or maitake, is a polypore mushroom that grows at the base of trees, particularly old-growth oaks and maples. It is native to China, Europe and North America.
Facts
Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceCaps grayish brown, often curled or spoon-shaped, with wavy margins, 2 to 10 cm broad 1 Classification
System (Realm) Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Hen of the Woods
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Belgium, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: United States, found in there.
Sources
1. Grifola frondosa - Wikipedia
Infobox, taxon name
Grifola frondosa
Description section
The caps are grayish-brown, often curled or spoon-shaped, with wavy margins and 2?10 cm (1?4 in) broad
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Hen of the Woods
- Wikidata Q1165686, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Polyporales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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