It's Not Chicken Of The Woods... But What Is It?

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In this video, we take a look at a rare mushroom that can be mistaken for Chicken Of The Woods.
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[@mikedrop4421]

You need a TV show man. You are an amazing communicator and your love for the subject matter absolutely leaks through that smile constantly on your face. Well done brother.

[@Arthurian.]

Here, here! I have passed along his show to my in laws and they love his channel now too!

[@justincoulter4458]

Seriously! He’s my favorite for mushroom info .

[@medicalmisinformation]

The constraints of a TV show would destroy these wonderful presentations.

[@jasminetaylor2799]

I totally agree. It was easy to listen to the scientific parts because of the way you delivered the information. And I agree about the smile too

[@donpage820]

Been wondering what they were. The ones I've seen are the size of plates and bigger.Glad I didn't pick. Excellent work describing as always.thanks

[@yotagerlie]

I can't think of one of your videos I don't sit through the entire thing. Your input is invaluable

[@diegocurry9884]

I agree. If everyone who makes mushroom or plant videos were as thorough as Adam it would be bliss.

[@dingy9956]

I trust this guy but I ain't eatin none of that crap

[@dingy9956]

Big chunk a crow

[@Aaronaa4]

I know right, this guy is a legend!

[@earthisflat]

@@dingy9956 then don't watch his videos

[@caryhanson4570]

I love that you don't shy away from taxonomy, botanical terms, or scientific information. Always super informative and fascinating. Keep it up, please.

[@jimsmith1846]

We can call it whatever we want? Fine. I hereby rename this mushroom, "Adamus Haritanus."

[@frithar]

Count me in

[@savaiiheaven8143]

I googled this phrase before realizing what it meant lol.

[@morgaineclegg1695]

Laughing. Yes, to honor him is worthy. 👣

[@sonofabear]

Interesting I have never heard of this mushroom! On a side note, I discovered that actual Chicken of the Woods goes really well with barbecue sauce.

[@JayExcess1]

You can use it literally any way you use chicken. I often prepare it WITH chicken and there are times, especially as cubes, nuggets, or chicken fingers, where it's pretty hard to tell the two apart.

[@rickyrick5586]

Jay Excess I like cube....nsis 😁👌

[@thinginground5179]

@@rickyrick5586 hee hee

[@jussitikkuri6991]

What doesn't taste good with barbeque sauce ? 😋🍝

[@kaylas4132]

Hey Adam! I ate some mushrooms that looked just like them. I’ll let you know if I die.. thanks!

[@88woodbikes4]

If its not hapilopilus, its definitely snuffiluffigus. Thanks Adam, great as always

[@shanartisan]

Another reason it might be critically endangered in Europe is that they manage their woodlands so intensively. If you look at videos made in European settings you don't see many downed trees or underbrush. Maybe the mushroom doesn't have enough habitat if they keep removing downed trees.

[@adgemilla8163]

Hey Adam! Just wanted to finally check in and say that I friggin adore you and your videos - don't think my rational mind can calculate properly for what a blessing it is to watch each and every one of your videos and to receive the infectious passion (and brilliance) you emanate about the natural world! Keep doing YOU, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Much love from Asheville :)

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you! I appreciate your support.

[@BeefSleazy]

I found this mushroom last year while foraging on some dead tree, i almost mistook it as chicken of the woods but was confused because it was just a single shelf, it was in michigan on a hiking trail about 30 minutes from brighton

[@bennybender2447]

I came across one of these a month or so ago (truthfully, maybe longer, time is weird). I was wondering what it could be. It was so big, solid, steady. Very impressive to be near. Thanks Adam!

[@vancraven7688]

What a great teacher!!! All humans should know a little about the environment around them. The more you know the more you learn. Great job.

[@survivortechharold6575]

People can make a big mistake when thinking a mushroom looks close enough to what they think it is. Be sure or don't eat.

[@psyience3213]

@Brainjock yeah man it's totally safe. If You go out picking random mushrooms and trying to identify later you're probably in a bad position, but if you're well familiar with a species and spot it and can positively identify it, then you're fine. Like he mentioned, chicken of the woods is easy to identify, and its closest look alike is edible. Musbrooms like that are a good place to start.

[@_DiJiT]

The same species look super different from one another sometimes as well! This is why it's so important to take a spore print!

[@_DiJiT]

@Brainjock those who die are generally those who act in bravado instead of confidence. So long as you always give your mushroom the time and respect to carefully identify to the species level, you will have a great time. Try finding a mushroom club near you!

[@aprilm.wemigwans-mezimegwa541]

Great valueable intel. I thought the chaga was a ploypore. I applaude your ability in pronouncing all thier chemical names

[@laurachapin204]

Adam, you go out of your way to see a rare mushroom. You are my people!

[@skylovecraft2491]

I just found this!! I wasn't sure if it was chicken of the woods. I'm so glad you make these videos!💗👏 I'm a huge fan!! Love you brother!! Keep up the amazing work you are doing!!

[@morgaineclegg1695]

GENIUS. ❤ Definitely one of the best teachers out there. So incredibly thorough. Love your videos. Thank you soooo much.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Thanks Adam. We live a long way apart Adam, but we share many types of mushrooms. Your videos have been integral to me finding more edible species. Your attention to detail including the position of gills to the stem have been incredibly valuable. I have a five step process to identifying edible species and so far it has stood me in good stead. Is there somewhere I can share pictures with you? My dog and I search out a lot of them. I had almost given up on mushrooms around my area aside from Scotch Bonnets. This year has been perfect for mushrooms! I have found species I never dreamed grew here. Thanks for everything you do my young sir! You have done so much for me.

[@ricktarded5943]

I wish we had more people like this amazing teacher! Much love brother. Keep lighting the path for all to see🙏

[@rheajeanwalker]

He pronounces the scientific names so easily, they just flow!

[@heartlandheritagefarm5954]

Yea, that amazes me too... it's his everyday vocabulary - yet I would stumble over every word, if I could pronounce them at all.

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

according to my native american eldersw if u burn it its great mostuito replellant

[@ScottWConvid19]

Anything you burn that creates uncombusted particles (smoke) is a great mosquito repellant. I prefer burning unseasoned cherry wood, because it's much more aromatic. 😁

[@dingy9956]

Don't smoke it's bad for your lungs

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

Thank you for passing along knowledge given to you

[@anghellbeth]

When I was a little kid my dad used to give me cigarettes to puff on to keep the bugs away. Only when we went mushroom or seng hunting. Hippy parenting hahaha

[@yousurpedtrek5273]

Very good in depth analysis, thank you for putting spellings on screen, and reviewing from multiple 'angles'

[@robinbrown378]

Thank you do much for sharing your knowledge with us! I, for one, love what you do.

[@HighlandHedgehogHomestead]

I love your videos. Having just discovered your channel I am really happy I have. You create some of the best and most educational content I have been able to find online, and I look forward to the next time you offer your class. We are also working on starting up a small outdoor mushroom grow on our farm in the back 4 acres of woods.

[@vilhelmwereen1406]

Very interesting video. I heard about this mushroom when I was starting to look for chicken of the wood, but I never knew much about it. It’s apparently very rare, even critically endangered, here in sweden. But it has a common name actually: ”saffransticka” - ”saffran” is referring to it’s colour being somewhat like saffron.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Always a wealth of information, Adam. Thanks again. 👍

[@gillywild]

Hi Adam, Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these wonderfully informative videos. Would you consider tackling the thorny subject of rusula identification in the future please.

[@moniquegerard8102]

Love the side by side pictures and clear descriptions. Thanks!

[@emersonsmith5457]

Awesome as usual Adam. I've found the other 2 you mentioned. And maybe someday I'll find this one. You are my 1st and foremost go too. Thank you for you're vast knowledge.

[@gemineye0351]

Thank you so much for this video, I just stumbled across this mushroom yesterday and as you said from a distance I thought it was chicken of the woods. So cool to find out what it is.

[@moorevagabond]

As always thank you for being such a great teacher!

[@ameliecousteau]

Thank you for your time, enthusiasm, sharing your knowledge and for the lack of commercials. A rare bird you are...

[@elru374]

thank you so much for all the great info! You have helped me in my mushroom hunting so much!!

[@mattlourer9692]

I found some big fungus growing like this here in Northwest Georgia. They are growing out from the bottom of some massive old growth oaks. Inside of them looks like stranded cork. Very dark color. But outside is basically white. Very hard fungus. Brought a small piece home and left it laying on the counter. Kept noticing dust around it each day. There was two worm like woodcutters that came out of it. Would really like to send you a chunk of it Adam.

[@benagaricmusic4501]

Great video as always Adam. Always nice to see a Hapalopilus in the field!

[@ricklogan7889]

Well presented, timely, relevant, important, informative. Thank You.

[@marshamahaney6997]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Well done. 😊

[@scottkers.4225]

What a very interesting find. Great job Adam.

[@gb4670]

I don't watch your videos to see if a mushroom is edible. I have no intention of going out into the woods and chowing down on a potentially poisonous fungus, lol. I watch your videos, because I like to learn things, and you are always so super excited about the subject!!!! Sad, that so many forms of Life on Earth are on the brink of extinction, glad you got to document the Not Chicken of the Woods mushroom.

[@Davyc712]

Just found, foraged, and cooked chicken of the woods twice this past week, for the first time, then I watched this video! Cool heads up, on the rare chance I find this. I'm heading to a cabin about an hour north of williamsport pa for a few days and definitely going to poke around the forest as we will be surrounded :) thanks for your videos Adam, great stuff!

[@stacyrosa6672]

I found this mushroom, growing on a fallen oak, right across from my cabin in Northern Michigan. I had no idea what it was, but I thought it was beautiful. I often dry the more colorful specimens to use in my miniature gardens. I was so happy to see this video, that helped me identify it!

[@hpyle5592]

Thanks! I will henceforth refer to it as Adamporus haritaneus.

[@tubinreo]

Thanks Adam! I think that we'll definitely recognize that one now if we ever come across it.

[@fredbatschelet]

Absolutely fascinating to see the mini cloud of spores being ejected. Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@FrushersImaginarium]

Thank you for all the valuable information. Keep up the good work.

[@thenaturelady4676]

Thank you! This mushroom has fooled me in Mid Michigan and I just stared at it in confusion. Now to trek back out to the bog and do a potassium hydroxide test to be sure.

[@Havardr_Ash_Kenaz]

I'm definitely going to look for these next time I go hiking. Your videos are awesome and you make mycology even more interesting!

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

Absolutely love the channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge...Would you consider doing a video on Laccaria ochropurpurea - If so, I would be more than excited. Blessings from Maine!

[@pottsjk]

Outstanding, sir. Thank you, for another brilliant mycoscopic review. You are, indeed, the funkiest fellow mycosapien, on KZbin.

[@YouMockMe]

Right on...thanks for the info!!!

[@ElbowEyE]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Another awesome video.

[@KendrickMan]

Can we call them Saffron chunkybois?

[@ptypablo]

😂

[@KendrickMan]

@@ceesan5605 swole saffrons?

[@alligatorsunite6765]

de-feathered chickens lolol

[@annabackman3028]

HAHAHA! The Swedish name on this one is 'Saffron mushroom'! 'Saffransticka' to the Swedes. "Ticka" is the Swedish, not Latin, name of the group of fungi, "mushroom" is "svamp" in Swedish. "Svamp" also means "sponge" 😂, but in the ability of soaking up water there is a resemblance.

[@dermongooseplays5500]

Nah, call them Satan's Bloody Rectum

[@brianskywalker9796]

Every one of your videos is like a college course, I have so many species on my property, thank you for this invaluable information

[@dougzirkle5951]

Hi Adam! Another informative, interesting, and delightful video! I’ve come across this fungi only a couple of times here in the mountains of sw Virginia. I was fooled into thinking they were sulfur shelf from a distance, too. We have lots of oaks as well as some quite old chestnut logs. I’ve never seen any as large as those! Thanks for all your work and knowledge.

[@Okie-doke]

man you make amazing videos. Keep them coming

[@charlesjames4947]

Do you know of any KZbinr that goes into the amount of details that you go into for southern Illinois? Absolutely love you're videos and the lessons you teach! Thank you!

[@drolsisusej100]

dude your knowledge is mind blowing , thank you

[@pamelasternin4349]

Great video! Super detailed, thank you for explaining so much!

[@atmako1]

Thanks for the great information,as always....

[@jimf1964]

Hi Adam! Wow, that was a LOT of information!

[@edfrhes]

I've foraged many different mushrooms but never seen those. Good video. Thanks for your time.

[@Seth-jn2sy]

I actually just found one of these in Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Pittsburgh! You should go check it out it was giant! I also got to observe the spore "smoke" as you were describing as well. I was very excited to find it given how cool it looked, and was even cooler now seeing this video after the fact and finding out how rare an experience that was!

[@thomasmarchinkowski2366]

Thank you again for another great video.

[@sapelesteve]

Very informative Adam, as usual. Makes me want to head out into the woods mushroom hunting. Kind of reminds me of an overgrown Oyster mushroom, except for the color & thickness. I was once told by a Mycologist friend of mine "Don't eat any mushroom that you don't recognize, unless of course you have eaten one before & lived to tell about it"!

[@shnowzow]

Appreciate another great video. One of my favorite things to do when and if you have time is watch the video with captions on. It comes up with the craziest words, great for a laugh.

[@johnc7512]

Love your videos! Thank you.

[@alexkaragiannis7078]

Wow so much knowledge!! Thank you mate really enjoyed the loads of information!! Thank You 🙏

[@dawnmorning]

That's a mouth full. Thanks

[@lisafeck1537]

I have yet to forage a wild mushroom. I'm not confident enough in my identification skills, yet. I am almost sure I have seen this mushroom, it was so long ago, I think I was still living in Kentucky at the time. When you held it up at the end, something triggered a memory. I will watch for this one. I'm living in Virginia now, excited to find out what is growing in the woods here. Thank you so much Adam, you really are very good at teaching and explaining. I so enjoy the way you capture the beauty of your environment. Your enthusiasm seems boundless.

[@mpaz48mo]

Hi Adam, can you make a video showing us how to make tinctures or oil? I collected a pound of Turkey Tail the past two days and would love to use them to help me with my cancer treatments, thanks.

[@mpaz48mo]

Cool, I do that with pot to get the oils but I put it all in a double boiler and burn off the alcohol, I see nobody does that for shrooms so I guess there’s not much oil in them. Had a great harvest today, drying them in the oven right now.

[@honeybunny2245]

So cool. Thanks for sharing!!

[@loboalamo]

Wow! I really learn so much from you. Easily!

[@EARTHLING74000]

I rewatch your vids, and play them to many. We watch ALL of your videos. You started me to collect. Now I have 5000 listings on Inaturalist 1750 unique and most are local fungus. Thank you for your work and effort.

[@xxmrppman69x33]

Love your videos yo, I live in PA myself and was wondering if you know of any state forest where it's fine to pick mushrooms?

[@fishhooks100]

Good to the end and learned somethin' new!

[@komah3113]

Thanks, Adam!

[@yotagerlie]

Awesome! What a neat find

[@beccal7950]

Do you have recommendations for where to purchase KOH and other chemical indicators for using with mushroom foraging? Also…I love watching your videos and nerding out about this stuff! Thank you for inspiring me to learn more!

[@angelahertel7202]

i guessed that it was hapalopilus 🙏🏽 thanks for making this video! i love hearing about more rare fungi because hearing about the same edible species can get very repetitive.

[@CalvinsCorner72]

You are one of the most informative mushroom people I ever knew. Thanks for taking time to do this video for us. 1700’s Chaga mushroom? Well cool. This is a very cool mushroom. I’d call it a Mutt mushroom because it’s such a diverse one👍

[@LikeWeDidOutdoors]

ahhh that's why the wood crumbles into squares! Great vid and i'm staying tuned. I've hoped for years for a UK vid of this quality but never thought about US - a lot of the same fungi! Getting me through lockdown mate, shelling me with knowledge. I picked a million mushrooms with my grandad as a littlun but lost that blind confidence, working to get some back!

[@eyesonchaz6511]

Thanks from Washington state

[@jimeko82]

Great video Adam!

[@Memeophobe]

Erm..'False Chicken of the Woods ' would probably be the name I'd use for it!Great video again Adam. Spotted a lovely young Chicken of the Woods recently ,on a willow tree -in a pretty hidden location near me ,so letting it grow a few days before checking it out for harvest.Don't see that many in Northern UK (or maybe people get to them first ) ,they always unluckily seem to be on ew trees ,which of course I leave to nature!

[@goatuscrow4135]

Thanks for another interesting lesson.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching, Brad!

[@survivormary1126]

I never told you that YOU are my Mushroom Guru! Amazing videos I hope you get paid for well, because you deserve it. Thank You!

[@bobbyt9431]

I'm pretty sure I have seen this one quite often in eastern KS. Orange shelf mushroom seems like the perfect common name to me. P.S. great camera work on capturing the pores!

[@natenate2758]

Great vids thanks for the info

[@turkeybait7605]

Love it. Great job.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Adam, I just put a one minute Video up of some kind of black Stick Fungus I found on a dead mossy log. Your knowledge is needed .

[@blackthornsloe8049]

Holy cow !!!! I saw these on a walk a couple days ago 🌻

[@chezmoi42]

Yay! I got the Hapalopilus part, at least. It's so distinctly fuzzy and colorful, but the wrong color for H. nidulans. I've never seen the H. crocea in France, though it is here and considered rare, as in the US. Thanks to you and your friends for this closeup look.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching! Congrats on knowing its name!

[@chezmoi42]

@@LearnYourLand Thanks! I've been preparing the revised labels for our October mushroom expo over the summer, so it's been a good warmup for the season. Our weekly meetings begin next Monday. I've asked before if I could help with your CC, which labels this 'hapless' mushroom variously as 'a palapa list' or 'half a lot less Croesus'. It's amusing, but not helpful, and on certain species, it's downright x-rated. 😲 There is a way to delegate it, if you like, or maybe you'd prefer to do it yourself, but they do need to be corrected. Please let me know.

[@michelewitman759]

I love you. In an intellectual way. I live in a forest of a similar zone and have learned sooooooooo much. Thank you for your videos.

[@knowledgepower3693]

I work with reclaimed barn wood and get American Chestnut, can you use it or the saw dust to grow and study this particular mushroom?

[@magalaluna9564]

Thank you for this amazing Information! I found some orange polypores and been trying to Identify them for 3 days! The ones I found have a particularly strong sweet-vanilla smell, is this a particularity of this mushroom?

[@hewholurkz7239]

Another informative video...well done.

[@tdvanwinkle]

I was pondering yesterday what mushrooms were lost when the American Chestnut died out and today I get an answer. With blight or parasites in Locust, Persimmon, and now Ash trees we stand to loose much more than the trees. Thanks for the great video

[@lisab6352]

That is so cool Adam. Wild looking mushroom.

[@SixteenBananas]

Adam is my new favourite human on KZbin, he’s perfect! 🥰

[@glynnphillips9703]

Thank you Adam

[@dianepesut337]

Love you captured the tiny spores. Also love everyone’s comments.