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False turkey tail (Stereum hirsutum)

False turkey tail (Stereum hirsutum) is a conspicuous shelf fungus whose brackets often fuse together laterally, forming large, dense mats. As the common name implies, this species may be mistaken for turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), but S. hirsutum has a smooth spore-bearing surface (underside), whereas T. versicolor has visible pores. The concentric color bands on the upper surface of false turkey tail are also much more orange and make for a very striking display that is difficult to miss. This species is often parasitized by witch's butter (Naematelia aurantia).


False turkey tail (Stereum hirsutum) with smooth undersurface clearly visible. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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False turkey tail (Stereum hirsutum), wide-angle view of a large collection of mushrooms growing together. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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