Sighting 19488
Trametes versicolor
Turkey Tail at Cotter River, ACT
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| Trametes versicolor | MichaelMulvaney | 16 Sep 2014 | |
| Trametes versicolor | MichaelMulvaney | 16 Sep 2014 | |
| Unverified | AaronClausen | 23 Aug 2014 |
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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.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.827088-35.443077
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 23 Aug 2014 12:27 PM Recorded on
- AaronClausen Recorded by
Collections
- AaronClausen NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Trametes versicolor Pored or somewhat maze-like on underside [bracket polypores] Shelf-like to hoof-like & usually on wood Fungi
Species information
- Trametes versicolor Scientific name
- Turkey Tail Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1406.03m Recorded at altitude
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