Big lingzhi or reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016
Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Agarico-igniarium trulla, Agaricus lignosus, Agaricus pseudoboletus, Boletus castaneus, Boletus crustatus, Boletus flabelliformis, Boletus laccatus, Boletus lucidus, Boletus ramulosum, Boletus rugosus, Boletus supinus, Boletus verniceus, Boletus vernicosus, Fomes japonicus, Fomes lucidus, Fomes resinaceus, Ganoderma japonicum, Ganoderma laccatum, Ganoderma mongolicum, Ganoderma nitens, Ganoderma ostreatum, Ganoderma pseudoboletus, Ganoderma resinaceum, Grifola lucida, Phaeoporus lucidus, Placodes lucidus, Polyporus japonicus, Polyporus laccatus, Polyporus lucidus, Scindalma japonicum.
Common name: lacquered bracket.
Russian names: Trutovik lakirovannyy, Grib Reyshi, Ganoderma, Ganoderma lakirovannaya, Ganoderma blestyashchaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: The lingzhi mushroom is a polypore mushroom belonging to the genus Ganoderma. Its red-varnished, kidney-shaped cap gives it a distinct appearance. When fresh, the lingzhi is soft, cork-like, and flat. It lacks gills on its underside, and instead releases its spores via fine pores. Depending on the age of the mushroom, the pores on its underside may be white or brown.
Ganoderma lucidum is a perennial fungus with a glossy, dark brown to black cap and white or brown pores. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak, beech, and birch, in forests, parks, and along rivers. Fruiting bodies typically appear from July to October. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with frequent findings in the Vyborgsky, Kurortny, and Petrodvortsovy districts of St. Petersburg, as well as in the Leningrad Oblast's Priozersky and Vyborgsky districts.
Big lingzhi or reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Large purple-brown reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Large caps of reishi polypore mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) on a mossy log in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Large brown kidney-shaped caps of reishi (lingzhi) polypore mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Large purple-brown reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Young lacquered bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) fungus in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017Primorskoye sh., 251, Sestroretsk, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) on a fallen birch near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197755
Lingzhi or reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) on a birch log near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197755
Reishi polypore mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Ganoderma lucidum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on various substrates, including fallen trees, mossy logs, and birch logs. The mushrooms exhibit a range of colors, from purple-brown to brown, and varying shapes, such as kidney-shaped caps. They can be found in different locations, including Lisiy Nos, Tarkhovka, and Sestroretsk, all west or south of Saint Petersburg. The observations span several years, from 2016 to 2018, with sightings in August and September. The fungus appears to thrive in the region's environment, with large caps and young lacquered brackets observed. The presence of Ganoderma lucidum on birch trees is also notable, suggesting a possible association between the fungus and this tree species. Overall, the observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of G. lucidum in north-western Russia.
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