Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail Fungus)


Botanical Information

FamilyPolyporaceae
GenusTrametes
Speciesversicolor
CategoryFungi
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Edible, but unpalatable.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Spread4 - 10 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodSeptember, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis is one of the most common mushrooms in North America. It grows on logs, and prefers moist areas.
ID CharacteristicForming large groups often in overlapping tiers.The upper surfaces of brackets are covered in concentric rings of variable colours including black-green, grey-blue and grey brown while the underside is white drying to a yellowish-white.
Notable SpecimensSpooky Hollow, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
Texture DescriptionThe flesh is leathery in texture.

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