Hemlock Varnish Shelf

Description:

Generally cap is 5-10" wide 2-4" stalk brown spore prints

Habitat:

Found in mixed woods. These specifically were found on dead Hemlock.

Notes:

This species is said to have extremely healthy medicinal properties like its close relative Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi/Ling Chi). The early stages of the fruiting body can by cut up, dried out and made into a tea. The mushroom becomes tougher later on in its life cycle and with its consistency becoming more woody/rubbery.