Funghi
Sheep's Head
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Sheep’s head is another English nickname for maitake clusters—same fronded polypore, rich flavour. Regional naming variant in parts of North America. Cook as hen of the woods. Nickname on forage forums and local markets. Roast to concentrate.
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Sheep’s head nicknamed large Grifola clusters in some US regions.
US
Local markets still used sheep’s head beside maitake.