Hemlock varnish shelf
A species of Artist's bracket and allies Scientific name : Ganoderma tsugae Genus : Artist's bracket and allies
Hemlock varnish shelf, A species of Artist's bracket and allies
Scientific name: Ganoderma tsugae
Genus: Artist's bracket and allies
Photo By Nicholas A. Tonelli , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The hemlock varnish shelf is a parasitic species that can be found (unsurprisingly) on Hemlock trees. The species' range is limited to the eastern US - they are particularly common across Appalachia. As with other members of Ganoderma, hemlock varnish shelf has a shiny, lacquered-looking surface. This tough species is considered inedible.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Habitat
The hemlock varnish shelf grows in the areas where conifers are present, but its habitat is almost exclusively related to hemlock (Tsuga). It grows on deadwood, stumps, and logs, but occasionally appears on living wood, although rarely.
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General Info
Habitat
The hemlock varnish shelf grows in the areas where conifers are present, but its habitat is almost exclusively related to hemlock (Tsuga). It grows on deadwood, stumps, and logs, but occasionally appears on living wood, although rarely.
Growth Form
Parasitic, saprobic; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
4–16 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Taste bitter
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Common
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Photo By Nicholas A. Tonelli , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Ganodermataceae Species
Hemlock varnish shelf