Extract from Wikipedia article: Grifola frondosa (also known as hen-of-the-woods, maitake (舞茸, "dancing mushroom") in Japanese, ram's head or sheep's head) is a polypore mushroom that grows at the base of trees, particularly old growth oaks or maples. It is typically found in late summer to early autumn. It is native to China, Europe, and North America.
Underside of Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Upper view of Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Lower view of Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Pore surface of Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) on black background found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Lobes of Hen of the woods polypore mushroom (Grifola frondosa) found at mushroom walk of GSMS in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022 San Jacinto County, Texas, United States