Summary ²

Tremella fuciformis is a species of fungus; it produces white, frond-like, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruiting bodies). It is widespread, especially in the tropics, where it can be found on the dead branches of broadleaf trees. This fungus is commercially cultivated and is one of the most popular fungi in the cuisine and medicine of China. Tremella fuciformis is commonly known as snow fungus, snow ear, silver ear fungus, and white jelly mushroom.

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1. (c) Eduardo A. Esquivel Rios (Eduardo27) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images., some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2011-11-18_Tremella_fuciformis_Berk.jpg
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