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False turkey tail

Stereum ostrea

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful blue, brown & white fungus growing on a rotten log in our woods.

Reference Links:

Stereum ostrea (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
KarenL
I found this info on distinguishing between the 2 species - The tell-tale difference between true and false Turkey Tails is found underneath the cap: Stereum ostrea lacks a pore surface, and therefore has a smooth underside. In other words, it is a crust fungus rather than a polypore. I will post a photo of the underside of this. No obvious pores but the surface is ridged not smooth so I'm not sure that helps much!
KarenL
I will seek a second opinion on my ID too - you are probably correct!
KarenL
Antonio, I always struggle with fungi identification! Alex Konig & Clive are probably your best bets - I would be glad to help but there is a high probability I would get it wrong! :)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Karen,it look like a normal turkey tail to me,can you elp me to confirm if this two spots that i post today are false or real turkey tail's?thanks:-) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8249070/edit http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8247015/edit

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Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
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PublishedDecember 29, 2011

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