Golden ear

Naematelia aurantia (synonym Tremella aurantia) is a species of fungus producing yellow, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies). It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus (Stereum hirsutum) that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of broadleaf trees. It is commonly called golden ear in North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Golden ear being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Tremella mesenterica

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Tremellomycetes

Order

Tremellales

Family

Naemateliaceae

Genus

Naematelia

Species

Naematelia aurantia

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