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golden ear
Tremella aurantia
Also known as: golden ear, witch's butter, orange tremella
Botanical Overview
Naematelia aurantia (synonym Tremella aurantia) is a species of fungus producing yellow, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies). It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus (Stereum hirsutum) that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of broadleaf trees. It is commonly called golden ear in North America.
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Tremellomycetes
Order Tremellales
Family Tremellaceae
Genus Tremella
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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