Exidia cartilaginea
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About
Exidia candida is a species of fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. Basidiocarps are gelatinous, whitish, and cushioned-shaped at first, becoming effused and corrugated.
- Family
- Auriculariaceae
How to use it
Exidia cartilaginea can be used ecologically as a decomposer, helping to break down dead wood and organic matter in forests. This process enriches the soil and supports the growth of other plants, making it an important player in forest ecosystems.
Sources: Grangery
In the kitchen
Exidia cartilaginea is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this unique fungus in nature rather than in your kitchen. Its gelatinous texture may not be appealing for culinary uses.
Sources: Wikidata
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- Name
- Exidia cartilaginea
- Slug
- exidia-cartilaginea
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Auriculariaceae
- Genus
- Exidia
- Species
- cartilaginea
- Wikidata QID
- Q127231
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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