Species guide
Turkey tail
HarmlessTrametes versicolor
How to recognise it
Thin, leathery, fan-shaped brackets in concentric multicolored zones, growing in tiers on dead wood. Underneath is a fine white pore surface (not gills).
Is it dangerous?
Not toxic, but woody and inedible as food; it's popular in herbal teas. It has lookalikes, so confirm before any use.
Commonly confused with
- False turkey tail — smooth underside with no pores
What to do
Confirm the ID with an expert before any medicinal use.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert — and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.
Recorded 200,970 times in the wild worldwide.
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