From: norsgerm@a...........   
      
   What is a quinine conk? I'm very familiar with the artists conk (ganoderma   
   applanatum)   
   TIA Kurt   
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   > Also remember finding one of the rarities of this part of the fungal   
   > world: a huge quinine conk. Unfortunately the fungus was still attached   
   > to the snag - about 60 feet _UP_ the snag. No way to get it down.   
   > Still, a magnificent fungi which probably weighs 50-80 pounds!   
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