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Turkey tail

Trametes versicolor

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Description:

Students think this fungus looks like a "turkey's butt". Each shelf about an inch long, growing on fallen tree.

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Comments (4)
Kat Lester
It looks like a turkeys tail so the name suits it
Dexter Tech Coach
Thank you so much for your input - the kids are appreciative! The name of "turkey tail" is fitting.....our students were right-on with their description!

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Mushroom Mapping
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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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