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Exidia thuretiana

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Exidia thuretiana

About

Exidia thuretiana is a jelly fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. The fruit bodies are white and gelatinous with brain-like folds. It is a common, wood-rotting species in Europe, typically growing on dead attached or fallen branches of broadleaf trees, especially beech.

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Family
Auriculariaceae

How to use it

Exidia thuretiana plays an important ecological role as a decomposer. By breaking down dead wood, it helps recycle nutrients back into the soil, promoting healthy forest ecosystems. This jelly fungus can also be used in studies of fungal biology and ecology due to its unique characteristics.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

In the kitchen

Exidia thuretiana is not eaten by humans. While it may look intriguing, this jelly fungus is not considered edible and should be admired in its natural habitat rather than in the kitchen.

Sources: Wikidata

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Name
Exidia thuretiana
Slug
exidia-thuretiana
Kingdom
Fungi
Family
Auriculariaceae
Genus
Exidia
Species
thuretiana
Wikidata QID
Q1323831
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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