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False Turkey-Tail

Stereum ostrea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Stereaceae ›Genus: Stereum

About

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. With concentric circles of many colors, it highly resembles Trametes versicolor, turkey-tail, and is thus called the 'false turkey-tail'. The stemless fruiting body is shell-like and grows 1–7 cm (0.39–2.76 in) high. It is tough and inedible. It grows on...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Turkey-Tail?
The scientific name of False Turkey-Tail is Stereum ostrea.
What is the conservation status of False Turkey-Tail?
The False Turkey-Tail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the family Stereaceae.
What genus does False Turkey-Tail belong to?
False Turkey-Tail belongs to the genus Stereum.