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Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail)

Kuo, Michael

Traditional / reference

Abstract

Field-mycology reference account of Stereum ostrea: it lacks a pore surface and therefore has a smooth underside (whitish to greyish or pale reddish brown); it is a crust fungus rather than a polypore. Anchors the smooth, poreless underside that separates false turkey tail from true turkey tail.

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Kuo, Michael 'Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail)'. Available at: https://www.mushroomexpert.com/stereum_ostrea.html

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