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Turkey Tail

Trametes Versicolor

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Field Notes

Description:

Found on dead tree bark. Various colors. Comes in groups.

Habitat:

Commenly found on cut and fallen wood and on wounded areas of living tress.

Notes:

Can be found on tulip, oak, walnut and willow trees.
Capable of cloning itself.
Stressed by water shortage, sunburn, freeze damage or wounding.
Often found in groups.
Various colors and lower surface is cream.

Species ID Suggestions

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LarsKorb
Are you kidding with the scientific name and habitat?

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Flora and Fauna of Prospect Park
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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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