Fungi
Banded fan-shaped shelves on fallen logs, present in every season.
Field facts
HabitatDead hardwood logs and stumps
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusNot evaluated (NatureServe)
Look-alikesFalse turkey tail — smooth underside without pores
Field note: Colour bands shift with the minerals in the wood it digests.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Photograph in place; decaying logs are whole small ecosystems.
This app never confirms edibility or medicinal use.
Where you might find it
Your records
Jul 22, 2026Clifty Falls, Jefferson County · Unconfirmed