Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Local namesreishi mantarı
Reishi is a bracket fungus with a shiny, varnished-looking, red to purple-brown fan-shaped cap and a distinct stalk. Its underside has very fine pores instead of gills, and it is woody and bitter.
Where it's found
Grows on decaying hardwood trees and stumps, mainly of plum and oak.
Distribution
Has a limited distribution in Europe and parts of China and is commonly cultivated throughout Asia.
Similar species
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