Synonyms: Fomes curtisii, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporus curtisii, Scindalma curtisii.
Common name: golden reishi.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Ganoderma curtisii is a wood-decaying polypore whose distribution is primarily in the Southeastern United States. Craig and Levetin claim to have observed it in Oklahoma.
Ganoderma curtisii is a perennial, woody bracket fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found on live oaks and other hardwoods, often at the base of the trunk or on roots. The fruiting body is semicircular to kidney-shaped, 5-20 cm wide, with a reddish-brown to brown cap and white to yellowish pores. It causes a white rot that can lead to significant decay and structural weakness in infected trees.
Lingzhi or reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 3, 2013
Unnamed Road, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Lingzhi or reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) on Park Hudson Trail South. Bryan, Texas, December 20, 2013Park Hudson Trail, Bryan, TX 77802, USA
Tinder mushrooms Ganoderma curtisii at the base of an oak near a road along north shore of Lake Somerville near Birch Creek Unit Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 27, 2018Lake Somerville Trailway, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Polypore mushrooms Ganoderma curtisii growing at the base of an oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Tinder mushrooms Ganoderma curtisii growing from buried wood on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 30, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushroom Ganoderma curtisii in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) on a tree base in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 26, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) at the base of a dry honey locust tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) at the base of a dry honey locust tree, with several younger mushrooms growing around on the soil in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) at the base of a dry honey locust tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dried golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) at the base of a sycamore tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) near an oak tree in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 20211405 Bulle Rock Ct, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) collected in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 6, 2023173, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Shiny upper surface of golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) collected in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 6, 2023173, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Underside of golden reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii) collected in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 6, 2023167, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Young golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) near a stump when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 16, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) in ultraviolet light in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 16, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) near a stump in ultraviolet light in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 23, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 23, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) with grass both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 23, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) on pieces of wood near a stump when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 23, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Golden reishi mushroom (Ganoderma curtisii) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 1, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Ganoderma curtisii in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on various substrates, including tree bases, buried wood, and stumps. It has been found in multiple locations, such as Huntsville State Park, Bryan, Somerville Lake State Park, Lick Creek Park, and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms typically grow at the base of oak trees, but also near honey locust and sycamore trees. They can be found throughout the year, with observations recorded from November to August. The fungus exhibits a shiny upper surface and can fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight. Younger mushrooms have been observed growing around older ones on the soil, indicating potential colonization patterns. Overall, Ganoderma curtisii appears to be widely distributed in East and Central Texas, with varying growth habits and substrates.
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