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Turkey tail fungus

Trametes versicolor

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Eve Dosh
Eve Dosh 12 years ago

Checked the link Tim. The closest one I've found is the Trametes versicolor. Looks incredibly similar to my picture. Thanks :)

Eve Dosh
Eve Dosh 12 years ago

I'm loving project Noah too Sarah. Thanks for your comment Tim. I'll definitely check out the link. :)

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 12 years ago

You are welcome, Eve....I actually had a pic of this, that I posted as "fungi" and "galewhale" from Noah directed me to the "turkey tail" information - which I could pass on to you! I love how this works!!! :)

Tim Sage
Tim Sage 12 years ago

The link I posted in my suggested ID also has a great test to see whether you have a true Turkey Tail, or one of its lookalikes like Stereum sp.

The easiest way to tell is to look for pores on the under surface.

Eve Dosh
Eve Dosh 12 years ago

Hi Sarah...

Thanks so much for that. I really had no idea. Just thought it was really cool. :)

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 12 years ago

Hi Eve...
Turkey Tail/Coriolus A common tree fungus, turkey tail looks--not surprisingly--like a turkey's tail, with a stiff, rounded shape and bands of varying colors. In traditional Chinese medicine, turkey tail is used to strengthen vitality and improve liver function. Scientists have identified polysaccharides in turkey tail that enhance immunity and stimulate the body's natural cancer-fighting ability. :)

Eve Dosh
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Eve Dosh

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Apr 9, 2011
Submitted on Apr 27, 2011

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