Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
Identification of Lacquered Bracket Fungus (Ganoderma Complex)
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Caractéristiques clés
- Lacquered
- shiny cap surface
- Reddish-brown to maroon varnish
- Cap surface cracked
- showing golden-yellow context
- Lateral
- elongated stipe (stalk)
- Growing on decaying hardwood
Couleur :
Deep reddish-brown, maroon, and golden-yellow varnish.
Odeur :
Mild, slightly sweet or earthy odor.
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Decaying hardwood stump or log in forest settings.
Distribution :
Widespread globally in temperate and subtropical regions.
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Fall.
Critères de confirmation
- Specific species within the Ganoderma lucidum complex requires microscopic analysis or location data.
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
High - widely used in traditional medicine globally.
Gamme de prix :
$20-50/lb dried, depending on source and quality.
Usage commercial :
Medicinal supplements, teas, and extracts.
Espèces similaires
Hemlock Varnish Shelf
Ganoderma tsugae
Différences clés :
- Typically grows on conifers (Hemlock)
- Often softer texture when young
Varnished Ganoderma
Ganoderma sessile
Différences clés :
- Stipe often absent or very short (sessile)
- Varnish may be duller or less pronounced
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Confirm identification by examining the pore surface and obtaining a spore print.