13,421 observationsLeast Concern
Black Witches' Butter
Exidia glandulosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Auriculariales ›Family: Auriculariaceae ›Genus: Exidia
About
Exidia glandulosa (common names black witches' butter, black jelly roll, or warty jelly fungus) is a jelly fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. It is a common, wood-rotting species in Europe, typically growing on dead attached branches of oak. The fruit bodies are up to 3 cm (1.2 in) wide, shiny, black and blister-like, and grow singly or in clusters. Its occurrence elsewhere is uncertain because of confusion with the related species, Exidia nigricans.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Witches' Butter is Exidia glandulosa.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the order Auriculariales.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the family Auriculariaceae.
- Black Witches' Butter belongs to the genus Exidia.