Ganoderma applanatum
(Artists Conk)

Habitat

Grows on Aspen.

Description

A tough polypore that can be used for art work. It instantly stains brown when scarred on its pore surface. Take a small stick and scratch the bottom. A close relative Ganoderma lucidum has been used medicinally in Asia for centuries. G. lucidum is also known as Reishi.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

Brown

Edibility

Inedible

Color

White to Brown

Last Updated

Feb 05 2023 12:59 PM

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