Photo: Turkey Tail, Judy Gallagher
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week’s Monday Nature Mystery, Katy Nor John!
Congratulations to Katy for identifying Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor).
Turkey Tail, Judy Gallagher
According to Mushroom Expert, Turkey Tail is one of the most common mushrooms in North American woods. It is considered a “white-rot” fungus because it feeds on the lignin of hardwoods and helps return nutrients to the soil.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Marc Butt/Audubon Photography Awards