Turkey tail fungus (Trametes versicolor) identification

Learn the identification features of Turkey tail fungus (Trametes versicolor), and how to make turkey tail tea
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[@jim.m75]

The great Paul Stamets swears by the stuff, very interesting claims indeed!

[@emhavaemhava8029]

Just IDed a false turkey tail the hairy curtain crust / Stereum hirsutum based on your video. Very helpful!

[@TheUberdude187]

I genuinely laughed out loud at “hairy curtain crust” 😂

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Haha yeah it still gets me. There's some great mushroom names. Hairy nuts disco has to be the best 😆

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[@manumerino]

Very interesting video my friend
Thanks for sharing
Greetings

[@mahoneymanbarry]

Another great nugget of info, often spot Turkey Tail on a walk but never thought much about it. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

You're welcome 👍

[@aabbushcraft]

Great Video Mate, just this weekend I found some in The Forest of Bowland. After watching your video, I no have a positive ID. Thank you.

[@wolfenstein6676]

Some very good information, thanks for the video.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Cheers 😊

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Good ID tips . Thanks.

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[@academyofstreetdance1107]

And now I'm here! Lol great channel, subbed

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Thanks 😊

[@mayathelittlepuppy5128]

Brother if you put the mushroom in a flask at 70 -80 degrees C and leave overnight you will have a much stronger infusion. Love your work...Thank you!

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks that’s a good idea 😊

[@avenge1671]

Cut them into small bits and simmer for 30 min. Will be stronger too

[@BATMAN777888]

Do you organise any identification nature walks? Your talks and videos are always so interesting. Thank you

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Ah thanks. Not yet but it's something I'm looking into for the future

[@kingroyification]

Hello, good channel, by the way, I've learned a lot watching from your videos.
Do you have any idea how long these Turkey tails will last once they are dried out?
Thanks.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

They should last pretty much indefinitely. At least a few years

[@kingroyification]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS I've had some from 2017 they were dried out on the windowsill & sealed in a jar.
I will use them for making some tea.
Thanks for your reply very helpful.

[@emmalouie1663]

It seems to be that to get the nutrients out of these hard mushrooms it requires a longer brewing time.

[@peterfleming6870]

Thanks, I've found Turkey Tail locally on Silver Birch logs. Is Silver Birch a hardwood?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes Silver birch is a hardwood 😊

[@peterfleming6870]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS Thanks, I tried Turkey Tail tea for the first time today. Very nice gourmet mushroom flavour!

[@wolfenstein6676]

Can you make tea from the fresh turkey tail mushrooms that you've picked that day, Lewis, or do you always have to dry them first?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

You can use them fresh or dried :)

[@wolfenstein6676]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS Happy days, thanks, mate :) .

[@EmmaO1932]

I found some turkey tail close to my home. But it looks a bit... Old 😅 is it still good to harvest? Thanks in advance! Amazing videos BTW!!

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I think it’s better fresh. Keep an eye out on old stumps, it should be coming up everywhere soon :)

[@EmmaO1932]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS thank you! I can't wait! I'm identifying so many plants because of your videos! Love the foraging by month videos 🙂

[@tptptptp8027]

Hi thanks for the info can I have it fresh in tea?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yep it’s fine fresh or dried 😊

[@Imperial072]

Can it grow on taxus?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

It rarely grows on conifers but it can