Scientists clarify mushroom identities behind medicinal mix-up and hallucinations
Researchers distinguish Ganoderma species and link Lanmaoa asiatica to visions of tiny humans.
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- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Ganoderma lucidum
- Ganoderma lingzhi
- Lanmaoa asiatica