Ganoderma oregonense — Western Varnished Conk — Ganodermataceae
Large annual polypore. Fruiting body thick, elongated and hooflike, with a short, thick lateral stalk; surface smooth, shiny, “varnished” mahogany color; margin pale. Pores small, pallid and bruising dark brown (one of the “artist conks”). Saprophytic.
Habitat: Usually solitary on conifer snags and logs, often on Western Hemlock.
Scent: Not distinctive
Spores: Brown
Season: Autumn
Habitat: Usually solitary on conifer snags and logs, often on Western Hemlock.
Scent: Not distinctive
Spores: Brown
Season: Autumn
Mahogany-colored polypore
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Hooflike fruiting body
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