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Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus
Dacryopinax spathularia (Schwein.) G.W.Martin (1948) Dacrymycetaceae
22.5724, 88.4162
Field Notes
Description:
Bright yellow fungi on dead tree stump.
The vibrant chrome yellow colour is very eye catching.
Each is about 2 inches long. This is an edible fungus used in cuisine in many parts of the world, such as China, Mexico.
Habitat:
Warm humid tropical climate in monsoon season
Interestingly it is an edible jelly fungus. It is orange in color. In Chinese culture, it is called guìhuā'ěr (桂花耳; literally "sweet osmanthus ear," referring to its similarity in appearance to that flower). It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight
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