Genus Tremella (Noun)
Meaning
Fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Tremella includes a group of fungi commonly known as witches' butter or jelly fungi.
- The bright yellow color and gelatinous texture of the genus Tremella make it easily recognizable in the field.
- Fungi belonging to the genus Tremella have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asian cultures.
- Species within the genus Tremella can be found growing on dead wood, stumps, and branches in deciduous and coniferous forests.
- Researchers have identified a number of compounds with potential antimicrobial properties in species of the genus Tremella.