Dacryopinax spathularia

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Dacryopinax spathularia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Basidiomycota Subphylum: Agaricomycotina Class: Dacrymycetes Family: Dacrymycetaceae Genus: Dacryopinax Species: D. spathularia
Binomial name
Dacryopinax spathularia

Dacryopinax spathularia (syn. Guepinia spathularia) is an edible jelly fungus. It is orange in color. In Chinese culture, it is called guihua er (桂花耳; literally "sweet osmanthus ear," referring to its similarity in appearance to that flower). It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight.

[edit] External links

• Page at Index Fungorum
• Photo of fungus that appears to be Dacryopinax spathularia