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Leafy Brain

Phaeotremella foliacea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Tremellomycetes ›Order: Tremellales ›Family: Phaeotremellaceae ›Genus: Phaeotremella

About

Phaeotremella foliacea (synonym Tremella foliacea) is a species of fungus in the family Phaeotremellaceae. It produces brownish, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies) and is parasitic on the mycelium of Stereum sanguinolentum, a fungus that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of conifers. It is widespread in north temperate regions. In the UK it has the recommended English name leafy brain and has also been called jelly leaf and brown witch's butter. Prior to 2017,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leafy Brain?
The scientific name of Leafy Brain is Phaeotremella foliacea.
What is the conservation status of Leafy Brain?
The Leafy Brain has a conservation status of NNR.
What kingdom does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the class Tremellomycetes.
What order does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the order Tremellales.
What family does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the family Phaeotremellaceae.
What genus does Leafy Brain belong to?
Leafy Brain belongs to the genus Phaeotremella.