European Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Family: Ganodermataceae
Also called: Reishi, Ling Zhi, Varnished Conk, Mannentake
Overview
True G. lucidum in the strict modern sense is rare in North America — most field reports refer to G. sessile or G. curtisii. Cultivated extensively for extractss.
Edibility
Tea / extract only
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
parasitic-saprotrophic
Typical peak
Year-round
Season
Year-round — typical fruiting months: , Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Host trees & substrate
- Living or recently dead pasture
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for European Reishi on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
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