The Turkey Tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a common polypore fungus found worldwide on decaying wood. This thin, leathery bracket fungus forms semicircular caps 4-10 cm across, displaying striking concentric rings in various colours, often reddish brown, tan, cream, and sometimes green with age, resembling the tail of a wild turkey. Turkey tail is best seen in autumn but grows year-round, typically in dense, layered clusters. While inedible due to its tough texture, it is renowned in traditional Asian medicine for potential health benefits from compounds such as polysaccharide-K, used as a cancer therapy adjunct in Japan.
A superwash treated DK weight yarn with 75% merino wool for softness and warmth, 25% nylon for strength and durability. Each skein is different so colour balance may vary. Photos show typical examples. Suitable for both socks and any other next to the skin project. Around 225 metres per 100g skein.