Black Butterfly
Trametes versicolor
10 cc/mL liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.
Black Butterfly is an exceptionally unique Turkey Tail variety featuring a striking black velvet like surface, likely associated with elevated melanin production. Its rich black, gray, and silver banded zones create a dramatic pattern reminiscent of butterfly wings, giving this Trametes versicolor a distinctive appearance compared with more commonly encountered forms.
This unusual variety is valued for its deep pigmentation, contrasting concentric bands, and elegant layered growth. The combination of dark coloration and classic Turkey Tail morphology makes it especially appealing to specialty growers, fungal collectors, photographers, artists, educators, and mycology enthusiasts.
Trametes versicolor is one of the most widely recognized polypore species and has a long history of scientific and cultural interest. Black Butterfly offers an uncommon expression of this familiar species, making it well suited for comparative studies, specialty cultivation, fungal collections, educational projects, photography, display work, and advanced mycology research.
Its unusual pigmentation and visually striking fruiting characteristics make this variety an excellent addition to collections focused on Trametes diversity, distinctive fungal morphology, and uncommon mushroom genetics.
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