White chicken mushroom (Berkcurtia persicina): A brown-staining edible oddball & Destroying angels

In this video, I show off an unusual edible fleshy polypore called Berkcurtia persicina. Previously part of the chicken of the woods genus (Laetiporus), the so-called "white chicken mushroom" has a dark brown cap with tints of peach and a creamy, porous undersurface that stains brown quickly when handled or damaged.
I also share how to recognize destroying angel mushrooms, a deadly group of Amanita mushrooms that a common sight during the summer mushroom season in the eastern US. (Amanita species section Phalloideae). Destroying angels are white all over, with featureless smooth caps, a cup of tissue at the base, and a petite but resilient membranous ring on the stem. Join me for a quick overview of these two beautiful and distinct mushroom species!

[@johnwieczorek8744]

Interesting and informative, as always.

[@carolinemerkel1690]

Hey, where are you in the U.S.?? I heard east coast and maybe southeastern mentioned. I know these mushrooms from my foraging and learning about shrooms. So, I’m in NE Florida. You must be in the region? Thanks for the video! I am always honing my skills!

[@kenhorn6489]

Hi. I'd love to send you pics of a bunch of mushrooms I've found around my Brother's house. Love your vids my new fav ✌️👍

[@Beyondfungi]

Thanks ,I love what you do and how you share it . Really enjoy hearing what you have learned 👍 👍 ❤🍄 👌

[@foreverfungi]

mushroom bothering 😂 can relate, especially this time of year.

[@ForageNorthAmerica]

My favorite edible. If you cook it right, it tastes like steak.

[@greendeane1]

I slice it thin on a mandoline and make it into jerky.

[@flyingshards595]

Neat! Learned something new, thanks!

[@DanaCatlett-sw7rt]

I love your videos. Thanks!