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I believe this is a reishi. Am I right?


jneat

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I found several of these in different stages growing a few feet away from a dead or dying oak tree. I am fairly sure it is a Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum). Just looking for some second opinions since I am a novice. I think it is fairly safe to make some tea out of it since there are no poisonous look alikes that I am aware of. I appreciate any input!

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This is an example of the North american version of Ganoderma lucidum, a Reishi mushroom. It's growth on/near oak is a good indication of species. Ganoderma tsugae is very similar, but grows on hemlock (and possibly also birch). G. curtisii is also similar, but tends to have more yellow on the cap surface. I find it on maple. There are a few other "varnished Ganoderma" species, all of which I believe may be used as Reishi. 

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Thank you all for the input! Greatly appreciated. Looks like tea time! I got some pices of a huge mushroom that I am curious about. I did not harvest it. I have no plans to eat it. Just curious as to what iti is. I will post it in a new thread soon. Thanks again!!!!

 

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