Hemlock varnish shelf
Ganoderma tsugae
A species of Artist's bracket and allies.
The hemlock varnish shelf is a parasitic organism, found primarily on Hemlock trees. Its distribution is confined to the eastern United States, with a notable prevalence throughout the Appalachian region. Characterized by a glossy, lacquered appearance, similar to other Ganoderma species, this resilient organism is deemed unsuitable for consumption.
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Attributes of Hemlock varnish shelf
Cap Diameter
4 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 16 cm; fan-shaped, kidney-shaped; red; with a shiny, varnished surface
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 14 cm long, up to 3 cm thick; equal or irregular; colored like the cap
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Fairly soft to tough; whitish when fresh
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Hemlock varnish shelf by these plants
Eastern hemlock
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Hemlock varnish shelf
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Ganodermataceae
Genus
Artist's bracket and allies
Toxicity and Edibility of Hemlock varnish shelf
Is Hemlock varnish shelf Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
