Synonyms: Nakaiomyces nipponicus, Tremella nipponica.
Common names: silver ear, White Jelly Mushroom, snow fungus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Tremella fuciformis is a species of fungus; it produces white, frond-like, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruiting bodies). It is widespread, especially in the tropics, where it can be found on the dead branches of broadleaf trees. This fungus is commercially cultivated and is one of the most popular fungi in the cuisine and medicine of China. Tremella fuciformis is commonly known as snow fungus, snow ear, silver ear fungus, and white jelly mushroom.
Cantonese: 雪耳, Chinese: 銀耳, French: Trémelle fucus, German: Silberohr, Indonesian: Jamur kuping putih, Japanese: シロキクラゲ, Korean: 흰목이, Sundanese: Lémbér bodas, Tibetan: མོག་དཀར།, Ukrainian: Сніжний гриб, Vietnamese: Mộc nhĩ trắng, Zhuang: Raetngaenz.
Tremella fuciformis is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Tremellaceae. It is a gelatinous, white to yellowish-colored fungus that grows on dead wood, typically on deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in wooded areas, particularly in association with oak and maple trees. The fungus fruits in the spring and summer months, producing brain-like or lobed structures that are 2-8 cm in diameter. It is considered edible and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. In Texas, it can be found in moist, shaded environments, such as along streams and rivers, and in wooded areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter.
Jelly fungus (Tremella fuciformis) mushrooms on a log on Chinquapin Trail near a dam in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 10, 2009
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a wild grape vine in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018
State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Side view of jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a wild grape vine in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2019LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis near an oak log in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 15, 2019Lone Star Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 23, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Jelly fungus Silver Ear (Tremella fuciformis) on a small fallen tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 7, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Leafy jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a small fallen tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 7, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Crowded parchment mushrooms (Stereum complicatum) together with Tremella fuciformis on a fallen oak branch on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 12, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis together with Stereum complicatum on a fallen oak branch on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 12, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
White jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a fallen oak(?) branch in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Black crust of fungus Annulohypoxylon archeri and parasitic mushroom Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) on a stick on Wallow Trail in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Mushroom Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) together with fungus Annulohypoxylon archeri on a stick on Wallow Trail in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Close-up of a mature mushroom Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) with greenish grey algae(?) on Wallow Trail in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Greenish grey algae from Silver ear mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis) under a microscope with x10 objective collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 23, 2024
Greenish grey algae from Silver ear mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis) under a microscope with x4 objective, collected a day before in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 24, 2024
Greenish grey algae from Silver ear mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis) under a microscope with x10 objective, collected a day before in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 24, 2024
Greenish grey algae from Silver ear mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis) under a microscope with x40 objective, collected a day before in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, March 24, 2024
Jelly fungus Tremella fuciformis on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Black crust of fungus Annulohypoxylon archeri and parasitic mushroom Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Fungus Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mature fungus Silver ear (Tremella fuciformis) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 10, 2024Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesThe fungus Tremella fuciformis was observed in East and Central Texas from 2009 to 2024. The sightings occurred in various locations, including Huntsville State Park, Lick Creek Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. The fungus was found on different substrates, such as logs, branches, vines, and trees, often in association with other fungi like Stereum complicatum and Annulohypoxylon archeri. Observations were made throughout the year, with a range of growth stages and forms documented, including mature mushrooms and algae-covered specimens. Microscopic examination of algae from the fungus was also conducted. The observations suggest that Tremella fuciformis is widespread in East and Central Texas, with a varied ecology and morphology. Overall, the data provide valuable insights into the distribution, habitat, and characteristics of this species in the region.
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