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Turkey tail

Trametes versicolor

Photo by EmilieChich
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Field Notes

Description:

Blue velvet caps of about 8 cm across.

Habitat:

I found this bunch on a decaying trunk of hardwood, being a poplar (Populus) I think.

Notes:

Could this be just a blue variety of Stereum hirsutum?

Species ID Suggestions

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor
LarsKorb
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Turkey's tail

trametes versicolor

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arlanda
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Comments (2)
arlanda
I agree with Lars, trametes versicolor. very nice colors, by the way.

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Mushroom Mapping
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2012

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