Reishi Mushroom
Reishi Mushroom
| Scientific Name | Ganoderma lucidum |
| Common Name | Reishi Mushroom, Lingzhi |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Polyporales |
| Family | Ganodermataceae |
| Genus | Ganoderma |
| Habitat | Decaying hardwood trees and stumps |
| Color | Reddish-brown with a glossy surface |
| Shape | Kidney-shaped, fan-like |
| Size | 5–30 cm in diameter, 1–3 cm thick |
| Surface Texture | Smooth, shiny, and varnished |
| Pores | Tiny, cream-colored underneath |
| Growth Conditions | Warm temperatures (25-30°C), humid |
| Odor | Earthy and woody |