Our Turkey Tail Mushrooms are grown in the wild and are USDA Certified Organic. The species is Polyporus versicolor which means "several colors". The mushrooms resemble the tail feathers of Turkey's, which is how it got its name. Turkey Tail has a Woody and leathery texture with a fuzzy surface resembling velvet. It displays stripes of colors ranging between reds, browns, & grays. Turkey tail mushroom is hailed for its wellness supporting qualities which may be in part due to the amount of beta glucans found in the mushroom. A traditional medicine for many cultures around the world, turkey tail has been used for thousands of years for its beneficial properties. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where it is known as yun zhi, Turkey tail is especially revered and has a long history of use. Turkey Tail can be decocted for use in teas, broths, and soups, tinctured, or ground into powder and encapsulated. Because it's leathery texture it not very pleasant to eat and recommended to strain out of any liquid before consumption. **Packaging, size, and colors of Turkey Tail mushrooms may vary**