Ganoderma oregonense (also known as the west-coast reishi, western varnished conk, lacquer fungus, and American ling-chi) is a species of polypore (bracket fungus) native to the northwestern coastal regions of North America. It is a wood-decay fungus that infects conifers, causing white rot of the root and butt of the infected tree.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of West Coast Reishi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Polyporales
- Family
- Polyporaceae
- Genus
- Ganoderma
- Species
- Ganoderma oregonense
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