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RE: The Amateur Mycologist - Random Finds - Ganoderma ("Reishi") Species - A Pretty Discovery/Urban Tree Blight
Really good article!
I would add that many polypores (including these Ganoderma spp. I believe) are perennials and even if you don't see them, there's usually molds and algae growing on them.
Another reason not to eat wild mushrooms without proper preparation.
Thanks! And seconded regarding the hidden dangers of urban yuckiness :).
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Gary Lincoff was telling us they're actually an invasive species in NYC. If I recall correctly, being saprotrophic, they also work their way into the root system of trees and eventually cut off the tree's nutrient supply network. There are apparently many trees around the city where you can find them growing near the bases, and it generally doesn't bode well for the tree long-term.
Absolutely - I linked to an article from a tree care trade paper - they