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Snow fungus

Tremella fuciformis

Also known as : Silver ear fungus, Snow mushroom, White muer

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is so-named not because it is associated with winter, but, rather, because its fruitbodies look like little piles of snow fungus on the ground. This fungus actually inhabits very warm - tropical and subtropical - locations around the globe. Snow fungus does not have much taste, but it is cultivated for culinary use across East Asia, where it is often added to thicken soups and desserts.

Hardiness Zones

10 to 11

Key Facts About Snow fungus

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Attributes of Snow fungus

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

4 cm

Spread

7.5 cm

Ideal Temperature

20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Snow fungus

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Snow fungus

Tremella fuciformis

Also known as: Silver ear fungus, Snow mushroom, White muer

Hardiness Zones

10 to 11

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