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Trametes versicolor
Common polypore mushroom which can be found throughout the world. Versicolor means 'of several colours' and it is true that this mushroom is found in a wide variety of different colours. The top surface of the cap shows typical concentric zones of different colours. Flesh 1–3 mm thick, leathery texture. Cap with rust-brown or darker brown, sometimes blackish zones, Older specimens can have zones with green algae growing on them, thus appearing green. Commonly grows in tiled layers. Cap flat, up to 8 x 5 x 0.5-1 centimeters, often triangular or round, with zones of fine hairs. Pore surface whitish to light brown, pores round and with age twisted and labyrinthine. 2-5 pores per millimeter. T. versicolor biodegrades a variety of pollutants. Very common. Not edible.
On a fallen oak truck. Deciduous forest.
T. versicolor is recognized as a medicinal mushroom in Chinese medicine. In China and Japan T. versicolor is used as in immunoadjuvant therapy for cancer. Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/125 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: -2 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired.
Spotted on Dec 31, 2014
Submitted on Apr 7, 2015
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