Trametes versicolor

Turkey Tail at Cotter River, ACT

Trametes versicolor at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Aug 2014
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Identification history

Trametes versicolor 16 Sep 2014 MichaelMulvaney
Trametes versicolor 16 Sep 2014 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 23 Aug 2014 AaronClausen

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Heino wrote:
   5 Sep 2014
This species is a common, worldwide species. It is variable in colour: from very pale brown, through brighter browns or reddish-browns to the blue-grey shades that dominate here. Always with those concentric bands of colour. The fungus often appears in clusters, as here, but sometimes with only a few brackets. There are other Trametes species in the ACT, not all of them with concentric colour bands and there are concentrically-banded, bracket-like fungi that are not in the genus Trametes. In the ACT a commonly seen genus with concentric bands is Stereum. The undersides of Trametes species have small pores, often visible to the naked eye but sometimes you'll need to use a handlens or a magnifying glass to be sure. The undersides of Stereum species lack pores and are smooth, save for the occasional wrinkle or uneven lower surface, once again use a hand lens or magnifying glass to be sure.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 23 Aug 2014 12:27 PM Recorded on
  • AaronClausen Recorded by

Species information

  • Trametes versicolor Scientific name
  • Turkey Tail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1406.03m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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