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Varnished Conk

Ganoderma lucidum

Photo by laura.cricket
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Field Notes

Description:

The top looked like it had been coated in caramel, and the underside had little holes instead of gills. It was about 5"-7" across.

Habitat:

Growing out of the side of an oak tree along a park path.

Notes:

Also known as Reishi or Lingzhi mushroom.

Reference Links:

Reishi Mushroom - Ganoderma lucidum - Overview, Lingzhi mushroom

Species ID Suggestions

Lingzhi mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum
Wilson W
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Comments (3)
laura.cricket
Just came to the same conclusion, Wilson. Thanks.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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