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False Turkey Tail

Stereum ostrea

Photo by JC_Forester
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Field Notes

Description:

Resembles turkey tail fungus but lacks pores. Shell like, no stem.

Habitat:

Tree bark.

Notes:

Tough and inedible but has anti-bacterial properties.

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Stereum ostrea

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