Trametes versicolor

Turkey Tail at Isaacs Ridge

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Identification history

	Trametes versicolor	13 Sep 2016	MichaelMulvaney
	Unverified	1 Sep 2016	Mike

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User's notes

Growing on dead wood (probably cut hawthorn).

4 comments

Heino wrote:

2 Sep 2016

This could be a species of Stereum (if the underside is smooth) or a Trametes (if the underside has tiny pores). If a Stereum, then Stereum hirsutum is likely given the colouring and what looks to be a hairy upper surface. If Trametes, then Trametes versicolor.

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

3 Sep 2016

Mike can you please check out features as described by Heino and confirm once yopu have checked

Mike wrote:

3 Sep 2016

Maybe after the rain.

Mike wrote:

13 Sep 2016

On the look and feel I would say this is Trametes versicolor.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.120099 -35.369156
Altitude 765.5m
Maps Isaacs Ridge Isaacs Ridge and Nearby
Places Isaacs, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
26 Aug 2016 11:53 AM Recorded on
Mike Recorded by
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Mike Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr 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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