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West Coast Reishi

Ganoderma oregonense

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Polyporaceae ›Genus: Ganoderma

About

Ganoderma oregonense (also known as the west-coast reishi, western varnished conk, lacquer fungus, and/or American ling-chi) is a species of bracket fungus that causes root and butt white rot in conifers in northwestern coastal North America, including California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska. G. oregonense is very similar to Ganoderma tsugae, but G. tsugae is associated with east coast Tsuga (hemlock) rather than west coast conifer. Its been speculated that G. oregonense and G....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Coast Reishi?
The scientific name of West Coast Reishi is Ganoderma oregonense.
What kingdom does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the order Polyporales.
What family does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the family Polyporaceae.
What genus does West Coast Reishi belong to?
West Coast Reishi belongs to the genus Ganoderma.