I just went for a short walk today before the sun went down and saw these delightful bracket fungi on the rotting stump of a huge old beech tree that was felled next to the village cricket ground a few years ago. I think the small striped ones are Trametes versicolor which I have seen before – but not with the lovely blue colours – maybe it was only a trick of the fading light.
The name “Versicolor” indicates that it comes in different colors. But maybe you discovered a new species 😉
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You are right, this species comes in a variety of colour combinations, and blue is one on the colours – but it is not a very common one in these parts. It is the first time I have seen any like that in over thirty years.
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Beautiful! They remind me of banded agate formations.
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Thank you, Jo.
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It certainly looks like Turkey Tail. I have photographed it in blue before but nothing like as spectacular as your pictures. Wonderful.
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Thank you, Fodrambler. It’s good to get confirmation of the identification.
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Amazing blue and orange colours. Looks like a huge group too.
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It was an interesting group. I must go back and have another look, it’s only a few moments walk from where I live. There was more than one species present – although these little ones were the most colourful.
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