Appearance: Thin, leathery with colorful concentric rings ranging from browns to grays and blues.
Flavor Profile: Not typically used for culinary purposes, woody and tough.
Growth Conditions:
Substrate: Hardwood logs or debris.
Humidity: 75–85%.
Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Low; requires minimal air exchange.
Temperature:
– Colonization: 70–80°F
– Fruiting: 50–60°F
Yield:
5 lb substrate block: Primarily cultivated for medicinal use, yield not typically measured by weight.
Flushes: Continuous; can grow year-round under the right conditions.
Per Flush: Consistent production, not measured in traditional flush yields.
Popularity: Highly valued for its medicinal properties, especially immune support.
Uses: Medicinal, used in teas and extracts.
Notes: Research supports its use in supporting immune health; tough and not suitable for traditional culinary use.