10.11.11

Words in Picture 8 - Lingzhi


The above is a Lingzhi Mushroom, also known as Reishi Mushroom.
It has been used as a medicinal mushroom for more than 2000 years.
This herb is held in high regard due to its healing properties including boosting one's immune system and eliminating toxin.

Not all Lingzhi Mushroom has the shaped of a 'helping hand' though.

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8 comments:

  1. CatNovember 10, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Are you growing these in your garden? Or is that plastic at the base? Tell me more!! Such a beautiful, rich color.

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  2. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)November 10, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    GREAT shot!!

    we have those same 'hand' mushrooms here...i've posted pictures...and never knew what they were called!! thanks!! i'll have to read up on them now!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    That really is an interesting mushroom.

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  4. annNovember 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Pretty amazing, both the photo and the lesson.

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  5. Nature RamblesNovember 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Wow...so interesting. It does look like a hand!

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  6. Gone TropicalNovember 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a neat mushroom. How big is it? where does it grow?

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  7. deb dutyNovember 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Really interesting. I like the unique shape.

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  8. ReenaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    cool mushroom and great shot!

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