hen of the woods

or hen-of-the-woods

noun

1. a large, grayish-brown, edible fungus, Polyporus frondosus, forming a mass of overlapping caps at the base of trees and somewhat resembling a hen.

Example Sentences

A local customer gifted the chef 12 or so pounds of hen of the woods mushrooms ahead of the night I tucked into tagliatelle featuring the largesse and snowy filings of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

From Washington Post

Summer brings a bevy of berries — Juneberries, raspberries, blackberries — along with chanterelle and hen of the woods mushrooms.

From Washington Post

For a more sophisticated depth of flavor, use a mix of mushrooms: cremini, shitake, button, hen of the woods, oyster, and chanterelle will all do nicely here.

From Salon

His minimalist, pristine toppings might include hen of the woods mushrooms, whatever alliums are popping that day, just-clipped herbs, cheese made from the output of Orcas’ happy cows and goats.

From Seattle Times

I had never heard of a hen of the woods mushroom.

From Washington Post