Trametes versicolor.
Trametes versicolor – also known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor – is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world. Meaning 'of several colors', versicolor accurately describes this fungus that displays a unique blend of markings.
If you can answer “YES” to all the following questions about the mushroom you’re observing, then you’ve found true turkey tail!
1. Are there pores on the underside of your mushroom?
2. Does the top side of the mushroom have very fine hairs making it velvety to the touch?
3. Are there concentric bands of different shades on the top side of the mushroom?
4. Is the fresh mushroom thin and flexible?
Underside is not white!
5. White underside.
6. Tiny holes on underside.
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