False turkey-tail
A species of Leaf fungus, Also known as Golden curtain crust Scientific name : Stereum ostrea Genus : Leaf fungus
False turkey-tail, A species of Leaf fungus
Also known as:
Golden curtain crust
Scientific name: Stereum ostrea
Genus: Leaf fungus
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Description
A common woodland fungus found across North America, the false turkey-tail thrives in wet environs and can be found in copious quantities on decaying wood. The species is so-called because it looks similar the also-common Turkey Tail (Tremetes versicolor) - both species grow in thin, roughly semi-circular sheets. False turkey-tails have tough, woody bodies and are considered to be inedible.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Gray
White
Orange
Habitat
The false turkey-tail fungus can be found only in hardwood forests. It grows on dead stumps and logs of fallen trees.
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General Info
Habitat
The false turkey-tail fungus can be found only in hardwood forests. It grows on dead stumps and logs of fallen trees.
Growth Form
Saprobic; gregarious, along
Sporocarp Height
0.13 inches
Cap Diameter
4 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Faint smell of bitter almonds
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America.
Distribution Area
North America,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Crusts Genus
Leaf fungus Species
False turkey-tail 
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