The chicken of the woods is most commonly known for being highly sought after for its edibility, but it is also a tree killer.
This mushroom infects trees causing a brown rot within the heartwood. The rot is primarily in the main trunk, but can extend into branches as well. It infects both living and nonliving trees, usually making its way into living trees through injuries in the bark or roots. Once mushrooms show up, there's nothing you can do to rid the tree of the fungi.
It also tastes like chicken
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