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False Turkey Tail

Stereum ostrea

Photo by Robert Emond
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to Turkey Tail, fungi with a fuzzy cap of brown, red, orange, buff, and green colors, False Turkey Tail (Stereum ostrea) is much more smooth and lacks the fuzzy texture of the true Turkey Tail.

Habitat:

Grows on dead wood of hardwood trees.

Notes:

Spotted at St Marks NWR along the trails behind visitor center.

Reference Links:

Stereum ostrea (MushroomExpert.Com)

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