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Laetiporus gilbertsonii
Typically in season from September to March, peaking around October to March in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.
Photo: Sebastián Ordóñez · CC BY
Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak October to March. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.
California Sulphur Shelf is usually found in Woodland.
Toxic look-alikes: Western jack-o'-lantern, Sulphur shelf, Conifer chicken of the woods. Only forage with a confident ID.
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California Sulphur Shelf is generally in season from September to March, with its peak around October to March in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.
California Sulphur Shelf is usually found in Woodland.
Toxic look-alikes: Western jack-o'-lantern, Sulphur shelf, Conifer chicken of the woods. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.
Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.
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