Golden ear
Tremella aurantia
A species of Tremella.
The golden ear mushroom, a parasitic fungus, typically appears in the unexpected season of winter. It thrives by growing on the fruiting bodies of other fungi, most notably the Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum). Its texture is gelatinous when moist, but it transforms into a more resilient, crust-like form in dry conditions.
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Attributes of Golden ear
Height
1 - 3 cm
Flesh
Gelatinous; yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, non-distinctive mushroom smell.
Body Color
YellowGold
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
Dead Woods, On mushrooms
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Golden ear
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Tremellomycetes
Order
Jelly fungi
Family
Tremellaceae
Genus
Tremella
Toxicity and Edibility of Golden ear
Is Golden ear Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
