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False turkey-tail

Stereum ostrea

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

False turkey tail can show up in a variety of colors. Its best identifying characteristic is the underside where it is smooth - unlike turkey tail which has pores underneath.

Habitat:

Spotted on rotting wood in a mostly hardwood forest.

Reference Links:

Stereum ostrea - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
Brian38
Thank you maplemoth for your nice comments and favorites.
maplemoth662
A very beautiful, and a very colorful photo....many beautiful colors....a very beautiful, and a very colorful, False Turkey-Tail....

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PublishedApril 9, 2018

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