Curtis's Reishi
Ganoderma curtisii
Curtis's Reishi (Ganoderma curtisii) identified
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Caractéristiques clés
- Varnished
- laccate cap surface
- Concentric rings of red
- purple
- and yellow
- Tough
- woody lateral stem (stipe)
- Creamy white to tan pore surface
- Emerges from buried hardwood roots
Couleur :
Reddish-purple, yellow-ochre, and cream
Odeur :
No distinctive smell
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
soil
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous forest floor or base of hardwood stumps
Distribution :
Southeastern United States, including Arkansas
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Fall
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Medium - utilized in traditional medicine and health supplements
Gamme de prix :
$15-40/lb dried
Usage commercial :
Traditional medicine, teas, and tinctures
Espèces similaires
Golden Reishi
Ganoderma curtisii f. luteum
Différences clés :
- Primarily yellow cap
- Lacks deep purple/red tones
Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
Différences clés :
- Typically lacks the yellow/ochre zones
- Rarely found in the wild in AR (mostly Asian/European)
Sessile Reishi
Ganoderma sessile
Différences clés :
- Lacks a distinct stem
- Grows directly on wood trunks
Action recommandée
Avoid consumption; observe for ecological interest or medicinal study.