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Grifola frondosa is a that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly . Commonly known among English speakers as Sheeps Head mushroom, Rams Head mushroom or Hen of the Woods, in Japan it is called "Maitake," which, literally translated, means "dancing mushroom." G. frondosa should not be confused with Laetiporus sulphureus, another edible that is commonly called or "sulphur shelf."

The fungus is native to the northeastern part of and North America, and is prized in traditional Chinese and Japanese as an , an aid to balance out altered body systems to a normal level. Most Japanese people find its taste and texture enormously appealing, though the mushroom has been alleged to cause reactions in rare cases.