>>551991>>551993>>551989That is Chicken-of-the-woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), one of the most fucking delicious fungi you can find in the wild. It is a monumental bitch to try to cultivate them yourself and get a successful flush. I think it has to do with how large the biomass is and water/cold triggers. The texture and flavor is the closest you can get to actual chicken. I kid you not. The flavor is amazing too.
>pic fully related>>552195So long as the fungi isn't too old and full of bacteria breaking it down, it is perfectly safe to eat.