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'''Ganoderma''' is a genus of polypores which grow on wood. They can be differentiated from other polypores because they have a double walled basidiospore.
The genus is divided into two sections - Section Ganoderma has a shiny cap surface (like ''Ganoderma lucidum'') and Elfvingia has a dull cap surface, like ''Ganoderma applanatum''.

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Notable species

References

Notable species

★ ''Ganoderma applanatum'' - Also known as the 'Artist's conk'

★ ''Ganoderma lucidum'' - Also known as 'Reishi' or 'Lingzhi'

★ ''Ganoderma philippii'' - A plant pathogen

★ ''Ganoderma tsugae'' - A polypore which grows on conifers, especially hemlock; thus the common name, 'Hemlock varnish shelf'. Similar in appearance to Ganoderma lucidum, which typically grows on hardwoods.^[1]

References

1. Kuo, M., MushroomExpert.Com, ''Ganoderma tsugae''. (2004, February). Retrieved June 15, 2007.