Ganoderma tsugae
A woody polypore with controversial medicinal use and mouse-study benefits.
Ganoderma tsugae, the hemlock varnish shelf, is a flat polypore mushroom. It is non-poisonous but generally considered inedible due to its woody texture, though its fresh lip may be sautéed. Its medicinal use is controversial; studies in mice indicate potential anti-tumor and wound-healing activity.
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