White jelly fungus, Snow fungus
Tremella fuciformis
Family: Tremellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. A jelly fungus up to 10 cm across. It resembles crinkled pale-gold sea sponges. These are translucent convoluted masses. The spores are about 8 microns and round, smooth and colourless.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. They often occur in groups on dead wood. It is common in eucalypt and mixed forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Cameroon, Central Africa, China, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Europe, Hong Kong, Indochina, Ivory Coast, Japan, Madagascar, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Poland, SE Asia, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cendawan jelly putch, Hanukao, Seet gnee, Shirokikurage, Silver ear mushroom, Yiner