Ganoderma tsugae |
(hemlock varnish shelf) |
| Type | Stem | Cap | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyporeA group of fungi that form large fruiting bodies with pores or tubes on the underside. | 1¼" - 5½" | 1½" - 6¼" | Spring-Fall |
Habitat and Hosts:Found almost exclusively on the wood of eastern hemlocks, and perhaps other conifers. One of the 'laccateHaving a varnished or lacquered appearance.' mushrooms. |