The "Chicken of the Woods" is a popular edible, and easily recognized by its color, soft texture. 5-60 cm broad, up to 4 cm thick; fan-shaped to obtusely semicircular; smooth to gently wrinkled; suedelike; bright yellow to bright orange when young, frequently fading in maturity and with direct sunlight. It should not be eaten raw. Available in summer and fall. $25.95/lb