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False Turkey-tail - Stereum ostrea Habitat: Growing on hardwood; deciduous forest<br />
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False Turkey-tail - Stereum ostrea

Habitat: Growing on hardwood; deciduous forest

False Turkey-tail - Stereum ostrea Habitat: Growing on hardwood; deciduous forest<br />
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"Stereum ostrea", also called false turkey-tail and golden curtain crust, is a basidiomycete fungus in the genus "Stereum". It is a plant pathogen and a wood decay fungus. The name "ostrea", from the word 'oyster', describes its shape.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 5, 2021. Captured Oct 6, 2020 15:51 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm