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Yellow Fan

Spathularia flavida

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Leotiomycetes ›Order: Rhytismatales ›Family: Cudoniaceae ›Genus: Spathularia

About

Spathularia flavida, commonly known as the yellow earth tongue, the yellow fan, or the fairy fan, is an ascomycete fungus found in coniferous forests of Asia, Europe and North America. It produces a small, fan- or spoon-shaped fruit body with a flat, wavy or lobed cream to yellow colored "head" raised on a white to cream stalk. The height is usually approximately 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in), and up to 8 cm (3.1 in). The fungus fruits on the ground in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Fan?
The scientific name of Yellow Fan is Spathularia flavida.
What kingdom does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the class Leotiomycetes.
What order does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the order Rhytismatales.
What family does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the family Cudoniaceae.
What genus does Yellow Fan belong to?
Yellow Fan belongs to the genus Spathularia.