Trametes versicolor

Description
These mushrooms are indentifiable by its shelf-like appearance and its multitude of color found on its cap. They can appear with many different colors ranging from reds, blues, whites, blacks, browns, and yellows with an ever present white outer ring, with the occasional chance of having green rings caused by algae growth. These mushrooms lack a stipe.

Its pores must be visible and its cap must have a velvety feeling for it to be a Trametes versicolor.

Location
These mushrooms can be found decomposing on wood throughout the year.

Edibility
Most people opt to not eat these mushrooms due to their toughness and prefer to consume them in a tea. They are tasteless.

These mushrooms have no evidence in providing medicinal benefits such as treating cancer.