Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
Identification of Lacquered Bracket Fungus (Ganoderma Complex)
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- Lacquered
- shiny cap surface
- Reddish-brown to maroon varnish
- Cap surface cracked
- showing golden-yellow context
- Lateral
- elongated stipe (stalk)
- Growing on decaying hardwood
Colore:
Deep reddish-brown, maroon, and golden-yellow varnish.
Odore:
Mild, slightly sweet or earthy odor.
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
Wood
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Decaying hardwood stump or log in forest settings.
Distribuzione:
Widespread globally in temperate and subtropical regions.
Stagionalità:
Summer to Fall.
Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma
- Specific species within the Ganoderma lucidum complex requires microscopic analysis or location data.
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
High - widely used in traditional medicine globally.
Fascia di Prezzo:
$20-50/lb dried, depending on source and quality.
Uso Commerciale:
Medicinal supplements, teas, and extracts.
Specie Simili
Hemlock Varnish Shelf
Ganoderma tsugae
Differenze Chiave:
- Typically grows on conifers (Hemlock)
- Often softer texture when young
Varnished Ganoderma
Ganoderma sessile
Differenze Chiave:
- Stipe often absent or very short (sessile)
- Varnish may be duller or less pronounced
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume. Confirm identification by examining the pore surface and obtaining a spore print.