Beech Fungus, Beech Orange, Myrtle Orange, Beech strawberry
Cyttaria gunnii
Family: Cyttariaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The young fruiting body is covered by a pale membrane. This falls away as the fungus expands.
The New Zealand and Tasmanian species may be different.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. They grow on galls on Nothofagus.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), New Zealand, Tasmania (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The whole fungus is eaten.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caomeijun