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Turkey tail mushrooms growing on a log in the old growth forest. They are commonly called turkey tail because their various colors: brown, orange, maroon, blue and green -- reminiscent of the plume of feathers in turkeys. In China, their common name is yun zhi.
This mushroom is growing in popularity in the United States due to its flavor and consistency. Production of these mushrooms in the U.S. began in the 1980's. Shiitakes grow on rotting hardwood; in commercial production, the moisture and temperature of logs used for growing must be carefully controlled.he specialty mushroom market in the United States is growing. These mushrooms include oyster, shiitake, maitake, and lion's mane.