Turkey tail
Trametes versicolor
Turkey tail is a common polypore whose thin, fan-shaped caps up to 10 cm across have colourful zones like a wild turkey's tail. The upper surface is finely hairy, and the underside has fine whitish pores.
Where it's found
Grows in tiled layers on logs and stumps of deciduous trees, causing white rot.
Distribution
Found throughout the world.
Similar species
Identification suggestions (from the community or from AI) and the information here may be wrong; this app never confirms that anything is safe to eat. Do not consume wild plants, mushrooms or seafood without expert confirmation. Nothing here is medical advice.