C. T. Suddeth

Cherokee Wishi (Du-wi-shi) AKA Hen-of-the-woods is a mushroom that grows at the base of oaks in the fall.

Slice into strips, boil for 20 minutes. Bread (flour, salt, pepper), pan fry. Tastes like meat. [warning—mushrooms can be fatally toxic, do not gather them unless you are expert]