Which mushroom is also known as ‘the hen of the woods’?

Which mushroom is also known as ‘the hen of the woods’?

A Hiratake
B Shiitake
C Maitake

The pale brownish-grey mushroom earned this name because of its resemblance to the ruffled feathers of a sitting hen. Interestingly, in Japanese, maitake translates to ‘dancing mushroom.’ The name seems apt as it also resembles waving hands sleeved by kimonos.

The correct answer is Maitake.

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