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Turkey Tail

Fungi

Trametes versicolor, also known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor, is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world, most commonly called turkey tail because its shape resembles that of a wild turkey's tail feathers. An extract of the fungus called polysaccharide-K is approved in Japan as an adjuvant cancer therapy, though it is not approved for that or any clinical use in the United States, and extracts of turkey tail or the mushroom itself are commonly marketed as a dietary supplement, though quality can vary because of inconsistent processing and labeling.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Detritivore or Scavenger 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Relationship to People
Used in Traditional Medicine 1
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Flat cap up to 10 cm across, often triangular or round, with zoned fine hairs 1
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
GNR Unranked 3
Scientific Name
Trametes versicolor 1
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Polyporales, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Turkey Tail
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Sources
1. Trametes versicolor - Wikipedia
  • Title and taxobox
    Trametes versicolor
  • Description, cap paragraph
    The cap is flat, up to 10 centimetres (4 in) across.
  • article text (relationship to people), EntityId 285525
    The species may be used in traditional Chinese medicine or other herbalism practices.
  • Article text
    It is a white rot fungus which degrades lignin from lignocellulosic materials, such as wood.
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2. GBIF Species API
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3. NatureServe Explorer: Trametes versicolor
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)
Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
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4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Trametes versicolor
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 2548311, category field
Quote, GBIF taxon key 2548311, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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Wikidata: Turkey Tail
  • Wikidata Q753833, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Child Taxon Of: Polyporales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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