Snow fungus
Tremella fuciformis
A species of Tremella. Also known as Silver ear fungus, Snow mushroom, White muer.
Tremella fuciformis, commonly known as snow fungus, received its name due to the resemblance of its fruitbodies to small accumulations of snow, not because of any association with cold weather. In reality, this fungus thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical regions worldwide. While snow fungus lacks significant flavor, it is extensively cultivated for culinary purposes throughout East Asia, where its primary use is to thicken various soups and desserts.
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Attributes of Snow fungus
Height
2.5 - 10 cm
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly sweet and pleasing.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic, Saprophytic, Symbiotic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Cultivated fungi
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Snow fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Tremellomycetes
Order
Jelly fungi
Family
Tremellaceae
Genus
Tremella
Toxicity and Edibility of Snow fungus
Is Snow fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
