Tremellaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Tremellales, class Tremellomycetes. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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Tremella mesenterica (Schaeff.) Pers.
Tremella mesenterica is a parasitic yellow gelatinous fungus with a cosmopolitan…
Tremella fuciformis Berk.
Tremella fuciformis Berk. is a parasitic fungus widely cultivated for use in Eas…
Phaeotremella foliacea (Pers.) Wedin, J.C.Zamora & Millanes
Phaeotremella foliacea is a brown, gelatinous parasitic fungus found on conifer …
Tremella vesiculosa McNabb
Tremella vesiculosa is a lobed, gelatinous parasitic fungus first described from…
Phaeotremella frondosa (Fr.) Spirin & Malysheva
Phaeotremella frondosa is a gelatinous parasitic fungus found on broadleaf tree …
Tremellaceae funguss belong to the Tremellales order in the Fungi kingdom. Regarding uses, some sources categorize this fungus as inedible or only "non-poisonous", while other sources note it is edible but has no distinct flavor. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Tremellaceae is classified in the order Tremellales, class Tremellomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. It has no distinct flavor of its own, but is valued for its gelatinous texture and its purported medicinal benefits.
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