Hairy Tales of Turkey Tails and False Curtain Crusts

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For this weeks Fungi Friday by @ewkaw i have a few shots of some small Turkey Tail fungi plus some false ones for comparison for you to enjoy. The false Turkey Tails are also called Hairy Curtain Crust. The latin names for those fungi are Trametes Versicolor for the real Turkey Tail and Stereum Hirsutum for the false one. Let’s start with a colony of the original:

Turkey Tail Fungi

A little research about the Turkey Tail fungi.

The Turkey Tail mushroom can be found on decaying logs and tree stumps and is celebrated for both its ecological significance and its potential health benefits. It plays a crucial role in breaking down dead wood, aiding in decomposition and nutrient recycling. Its fan-shaped caps feature concentric rings in various hues, ranging from shades of brown to blue, green, and even purple as can be observed in the following photo.

Turkey Tail Fungi

The Turkey Tail fungi has garnered attention for its medicinal uses. It contains bioactive compounds like polysaccharopeptides (PSP) and polysaccharide-K (PSK), which have shown promise in supporting the immune system and may have anti-cancer properties. Research suggests that Turkey Tail extracts may help against infections and illnesses. Asian cultures have long recognized the therapeutic potential of Turkey Tail and have used it in traditional medicine. Nowadays it is often consumed as a supplement in form of a powder in capsules or in tea form for its potential health benefits. It’s medicinal properties aren‘t fully researched yet, but Turkey Tail continues to be a symbol of the intricate interplay between nature and human well-being.

Turkey Tail Fungi

Last but not least let‘s have a look from underneath.

Turkey Tail Fungi



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In the second part of the article i present to you the so called „False Turkey Tail“ or Hairy Curtain Crust fungi. I was lucky to find a pretty big and colorful colony of this mushroom and it wasn‘t too hairy to shoot them 😉

Hairy Curtain Crust Fungi

A little research about the Hairy Curtain Crust fungi.

A fungi with a crust-like growth and a distinctive "hairy" surface texture. Typically found on dead and decaying wood, Hairy Curtain Crust fungi are widely distributed across temperate forests and woodlands. These fungi often display vibrant orange to reddish-brown hues. Their wavy, irregular margins and the dense, hair-like structures on their upper surface make them easily recognizable to those familiar with woodland fungi.

Hairy Curtain Crust Fungi

While Hairy Curtain Crust fungi are not considered edible, they play a vital ecological role in decomposing woody debris, recycling nutrients and contributing to the overall health of forest ecosystems. Beyond their ecological importance Hairy Curtain Crust fungi have the ability to produce secondary metabolites with potential medicinal properties. Researchers have explored these compounds for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties suggesting that further investigation into this unassuming fungus may hold promise for future applications in medicine and biotechnology.

Hairy Curtain Crust Fungi

To leave you with a nice mushroom image in mind i saved my favorite shot of this series for last, enjoy.

Hairy Curtain Crust* fungi


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That large group of green and yellow ones is so pretty! Fantastic find :)

Yep, they‘re some colorful beauties! 🖖🏼☀️🤙🏼

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Do you make tea out of it yourself? We have a true dnd false Turkey tail here too, but not enough research in the specifics yet to confirm whether it's as medically viable as species else where.

Nah, didn‘t make tea of them. First time i found those anyway and they were located in a park on dead wood near the ground with a lot of dogs running around there if you know what i mean.

How are you dear friend @moretea good afternoon
Today's find is incredible, this amount of turkey tail all together is impressive. Excellent shots, beautiful photographs. Thank you very much for sharing with us

Welcome, happy you like the photos. 🍄 I’m fine, thanks, hope your good too?! I found them on different days to be honest, but they‘re a good match for an article because of their similarities.

Manually curated by ewkaw from the @qurator Team. Keep up the good work!

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That large group of green and yellow ones is so pretty! Fantastic find :)

… just having a dejavu or is it a glitch in the Matrix 😜

Matrix! Definitely Matrix! 😂😂

Wow, it looks wonderful, keep it up.