Turkey Tail
FamilyPolyporaceae
EdibilityMedicinal
HabitatDead hardwood
SeasonYear-round
About the Turkey Tail
One of the most researched medicinal mushrooms. Their colorful concentric zones resemble a turkey tail. PSK (polypeptide-K) derived from turkey tail is approved as a cancer adjuvant therapy in Japan, where it generates $500M+ in annual revenue. They are among the most common bracket fungi worldwide. Rich in beta-glucans. Readily available and easy to identify.
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