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Lenzites betulina
Caps hemispherical or forming a ‘rosette’,; approximately 3 inches wide; concentric zones of colors – primarily pinks, pale purples and browns. Underside has white ‘gills,’ I photographed this fungus over a 3-month period - August 25th, 2016 to December 22, 2016 - to follow the color changes. The colors gradually fade. The colors, although faded, were more intense on December 6, 2016, after recent rain.
Growing on a fallen log at the edge of a mixed hardwood/pine woods.
Gills on the underside of the brackets distinguish Lenzites betulina from Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) which has pores on the underside. Original posting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/433...
Spotted on Aug 25, 2016
Submitted on Mar 3, 2017
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