May already! Seems like just a few months ago the Trametes versicolor were just little babies. Like the baby bear cubs we came across today. Mom and two little ones the size of jack russels – so sweet. They were lollygagging around and Mom was watching over them. We waited until they passed along and continued our on our way.

These Trametes versicolor (Coriolus versicolor, kawaritake, turkey tail) were found in upper Mount Elphinstone, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.

About the Trametes versicolor Mushroom

Trametes versicolor – synonym Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor – is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world. Meaning ‘of several colours’, versicolor reliably describes this mushroom found in different colors. By example, due to its resembling multiple colors in the tail of wild turkey, T. versicolor is commonly called turkey tail.

More information: Trametes versicolor: Wikipedia

Ever on the forage for winter chanterelles (yum!) even in late February, we enjoy the flushes of these subtly beautiful trametes. And yes, McDowell chews them as she goes along through the forest.

These Trametes versicolor (Coriolus versicolor, kawaritake, turkey tail) were found in upper Mount Elphinstone, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.

Note that although Coriolus versicolor is a synonym to the correct binomial nomenclature Trametes versicolor, many still refer to this mushroom as simply coriolus – a blast from the past. We are trying to be scientific and call them trametes but we just love the way coriolus rolls off our tongue.

About the Trametes versicolor Mushroom

Trametes versicolor – synonym Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor – is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world. Meaning ‘of several colours’, versicolor reliably describes this mushroom found in different colors. By example, due to its resembling multiple colors in the tail of wild turkey, T. versicolor is commonly called turkey tail.

More information: Trametes versicolor: Wikipedia

These coriolus (Trametes versicolor, Coriolus versicolor, kawaritake, turkey tail) were found in upper Mount Elphinstone, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. Note that although Coriolus versicolor is a synonym to the correct binomial nomenclature Trametes versicolor, many still refer to this mushroom as simply coriolus – a blast from the past.

Photos are usually taken with a phone. The curve in this log is due to the phone panorama feature – we kinda like it!

About the Coriolus Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

Trametes versicolor – synonym Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor – is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world. Meaning ‘of several colours’, versicolor reliably describes this mushroom found in different colors. By example, due to its resembling multiple colors in the tail of wild turkey, T. versicolor is commonly called turkey tail. More information: Trametes versicolor: Wikipedia