Albatrellus ovinus
(Sheep Polypore)
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Location: Monarch Pass, Colorado
Habitat: Under Conifers at high elevations.
Edibility: Edible
Color: White
Description:
Said to be edible, possibly bitter tasting and somewhat tough and leathery. These are regarded as a fine edible in other countries such as Sweden. These were found around Monarch Pass area. In Fall 2006 they were numerous. I found an entire hillside of them. Very similar to Albatrellus confluens.

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