Gloeostereum

Species of fungus

Gloeostereum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Basidiomycota
Class:
Agaricomycetes
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Cyphellaceae
Genus:
Gloeostereum

S.Ito & S.Imai (1933)
Type species
Gloeostereum incarnatum
S.Ito & S.Imai (1933)

Gloeostereum is a genus of fungi in the family Cyphellaceae. This is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Gloeostereum incarnatum, an edible mushroom native to China. In Chinese culture, it is called yú'ěr (榆 耳; literally "elm ear"). It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight.

See also

  • Gloeostereum at Index Fungorum
Taxon identifiers
Gloeostereum incarnatum


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