Classification
Trametes versicolor, also known as "Turkey Tail" can be found
in many habitats around the world. It is a colorful, edible
mushroom that has been used for many years for its medicinal
purposes.
Versicolor comes from the latin roots "versi" which means to
turn or change and "color". True to its name, Trametes
versicolor can be found in many different shades and colors and
is often times used for dying fabrics.
Trametes versicolor falls into the following taxonomic
classifications:
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Polyporales
Family: Coriolaceae
Genus: Trametes
Species: Trametes versicolor