Golden tremella, Yellow tremella
Tremella mesenterica
Family: Tremellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on decayed tree trunks in northern and western China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Nepal
How it is used for food
It is used in soup with lotus seed, lily bulbs and jujube.
It is sold dried.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Huangjiner, Witch's butter