Ganoderma tsugae
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| Species: | G. tsugae
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 | Pores on hymenium |
 | Cap is flat |
 | Hymenium is adnate |
 | Stipe is bare |
 | Spore print is brown |
 | Edibility is inedible |
Ganoderma tsugae, also known as Hemlock varnish shelf, is a flat polypore mushroom. In contrast to Ganoderma lucidum, with which it is closely related and which it closely resembles, G. tsugae grows on conifers, especially hemlocks.[1] Like G. lucidum, G. tsugae is said to have medicinal properties.[2] The species is generally considered inedible (though not poisonous), due to its solid woody nature; however, some devotees have reported making ganoderma tea from its fruiting bodies.[3]
References
- ^ Kuo, M., MushroomExpert.Com, Ganoderma tsugae. (2004, February). Retrieved June 15, 2007.
- ^ Ching-Hua Su1, et. al., Taipei Medical University, Sacchachitin, a Skin Wound Dressing Material from Ganoderma tsugae, 2004. Retrieved June 16, 2007.
- ^ Gary Emberger, Messiah College, Ganoderma tsugae, 2006. Retrieved June 16, 2007.