Shelf fungus
Ganoderma applanatum
Family: Ganodermataceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
There are about 50 Ganoderma species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, North America, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, USA, West Timor
How it is used for food
It is chewed for flavour.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aleokomaty