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Ganoderma

ganoderma lucidum

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 4 1/2inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep

Habitat:

spotted on base of cabbage palm

Notes:

The second photo was taken nearby. Since the color and texture were identical, I assume it is a younger version of the same type of fungus.

Reference Links:

Ganoderma lucidum (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ashish
Hi Nance... Actually Mich guided me to identify Ganoderma mushroom. (If you check my 2 such mushroom spottings) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
Ashish
Ganoderma sp.. Mich are you online...!!
auntnance123
I've added a third photo taken Aug. 23, 2011. The fungus has grown 2 inches in width in eleven days.

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PublishedAugust 11, 2011

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