Rogers Mushrooms - Ganoderma carnosum Mushroom


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Ganoderma carnosum. Click a photo to enlarge it. back to list

synonyms: Ganoderma atkinsonii

Ref No: 21865
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Ref No: 21866
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location: Europe

edibility: Inedible

fungus colour: Brown, Orange

normal size: over 15cm

cap type: Other

stem type: Lateral, rudimentary or absent

spore colour: Light to dark brown

habitat: Grows on wood

Ganoderma carnosum Pat. Syn. Ganoderma atkinsonii Jahn, Kotalba & Pouzar Very similar to Ganoderma lucidum which is found on hardwoods notably Oak. This species is found mainly on fir trees (Abies).Cap shiny and often zoned brown or yellowish, often with a distinct stem in similar colours. Spores 11-13.5x7.5-8.5um. These photographs have been sent to me by Miroslaw Wantoch-Rekowski, many thanks.

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