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Artist's mushroom

Ganoderma lobatum

A species of Artist's bracket and allies

Artist's mushroom grows on decaying wood and it's known to cause the fungal disease called "white rot". Thanks to its white pore surface that can be drawn on, this fungus is often called Artist's mushroom, a name it shares with its close relative Ganoderma applanatum.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 15 cm

Odor:

Subtle, typically fungal, non-characteristic scent.

General Info About Artist's mushroom

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Attributes of Artist's mushroom

Cap Diameter

3 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm across; semicircular; brownish to grayish brown

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Flesh

Woody; dark brown to cinnamon brown

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Subtle, typically fungal, non-characteristic scent.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Artist's mushroom by these plants:

Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Artist's mushroom

Artist's mushroom thrives in environments with decaying hardwood logs and stumps, and can often be found on these substrates.

Scientific Classification of Artist's mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Ganodermataceae

Genus

Artist's bracket and allies

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Tips for Finding Artist's mushroom

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What are Some Tips for Finding Artist's mushroom

Search around areas with abundant fallen or decaying hardwood, such as in older forests or woodlands.
Inspect decaying hardwood logs and stumps thoroughly, as artist's mushroom may blend in with the wood.
Gently probe into cracks and crevices on logs and stumps to locate concealed artist's mushroom.
Look for artist's mushroom at different elevations, including ground level and raised logs, as they can grow in various places.

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