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Exidia glandulosa

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Exidia glandulosa

About

Exidia glandulosa is a species of fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. In the UK, it has the recommended English name of witch's butter. In North America it has variously been called black witches' butter, black jelly roll, or warty jelly fungus. The gelatinous basidiocarp are up to 3 cm (1.2 in) wide, shiny, black and blister-like, and grow singly or in clusters.

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Family
Auriculariaceae

How to use it

Witch's butter plays an important ecological role by breaking down decaying wood, which helps recycle nutrients back into the soil. This process supports the overall health of forest ecosystems, making it a valuable fungus in nature.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

In the kitchen

Witch's butter is not typically eaten by humans, as it lacks culinary value and is often considered inedible. Its gelatinous texture and unappealing appearance make it more suitable for observation in nature than for the dinner plate.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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Name
Exidia glandulosa
Slug
exidia-glandulosa
Kingdom
Fungi
Family
Auriculariaceae
Genus
Exidia
Species
glandulosa
Wikidata QID
Q39119
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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