Fungus
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Fungus is a huge family of organisms. They are everywhere. There are over 100,000 species of fungi known to date. Fungi have simple structures. They have no roots, stems, leaves or other organs. They also don't have any chlorophyll, and most would be heterotrophs. Fungal organisms could be divided into myxomycota and eumycota. These two types of organisms are not related at all. Of which, the myxomycota are considered a type of organism between animals and true fungus. During the vegetative phase, myxomycetes form naked multinucleate protoplasmic without cell walls known as the plasmodium (like amoebas). In the reproductive phase, myxomycetes would form fruiting bodies with fibrous cell walls, assuming shapes and characteristics similar to that of true fungi. General information about edible macrofungi In general, macrofungi refer to fungi capable of forming sporocarp or fruiting bodies made up of gelatinous or fleshy structures. Edible macrofungi could be eaten or used in medicine. Edible macrofungi would include some yeasts, molds and agarics. Most edible fungi belong to the basidiomycota phylum. A few belong to the ascomycota phylum. They lack chlorophyll and do not have root, stem or leaf structures of plants. The existence of fungi could be traced back to 420 million years ago. However, paleontologists believed that they had appeared on land even before that.
Fungi do not contain chlorophyll and could not carry out photosynthesis. They would be considered simple heterotrophic organisms. Molds and fungi include bacteria, slime molds and true fungi. The common characteristic was that the vegetative form do not contain roots, stems or leaf organs. Fungi contain no chlorophyll or photosynthetic pigments (excluding a few photosynthetic bacteria) and could not carry out photosynthesis. Most fungi are heterotrophic, living as saprobes or parasites. The reproductive organs tend to be unicellular spores. The spores do not develop to form embryos.
Fungi live in a variety of environments. They could live in water, air, soil as well as within animal or plant bodies. (Source: Baidu Baike encyclopedia)
Fungi do not contain chlorophyll and could not carry out photosynthesis. They would be considered simple heterotrophic organisms. Molds and fungi include bacteria, slime molds and true fungi. The common characteristic was that the vegetative form do not contain roots, stems or leaf organs. Fungi contain no chlorophyll or photosynthetic pigments (excluding a few photosynthetic bacteria) and could not carry out photosynthesis. Most fungi are heterotrophic, living as saprobes or parasites. The reproductive organs tend to be unicellular spores. The spores do not develop to form embryos.
Fungi live in a variety of environments. They could live in water, air, soil as well as within animal or plant bodies. (Source: Baidu Baike encyclopedia)
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Black Chinese fungus
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Wood Ear, also known as the Black Chinese fungus or Jew's Ear. The fungus would belong to the phylum basidiomycota, order Auriculariales, family Auriculariaceae. The fungus has a black brownish color and soft texture. It has a full flavor and is nutritious, and could be used in vegetarian or meat dishes. The fungus is a great addition for Chinese cuisine and is able to improve blood circulation and improve facial complexion. It has other medicinal properties such as bringing color to the face and curing iron-deficiency anemia. The fungus is mainly distributed along Heilongjiang, Jilin, Fujian, Taiwan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. Wood Ear could be grown on decomposing broad leaf wood such as oak, poplar, banyan, or pagoda trees. It could be found in gregarious or cespitose forms. Current human cultivation would mainly use basswood logs or substrate packs. Wood Ear could be grown on decomposing broad leaf wood such as oak, poplar, banyan, or pagoda trees. It could be found in gregarious or cespitose forms. The fungus would belong to the phylum basidiomycota, order Auriculariales, family Auriculariaceae. There are currently 8 species in the country. Heilongjiang contains all eight, while Yunnan contains seven.Wood Ear is a famous herb. It could be used as food or as medicinal herb or health supplement. The Chinese people enjoy using it in their cuisine. It has the reputation of being the "meat in vegetarian dishes". It is known in the world as the black gem of Chinese food. The cultivation of Wood Ear is considered a great skill in the world history of farming, horticulture and fungiculture.
The Wood Ear refers to the edible portion of the Auricularia genus. It's sporocarp is gelatinous and disc-shaped. It has a irregular ear shape with a diameter of 3-12 cm. The fungus is soft when fresh, and becomes hard and horny when dried. The fungus has a fine and unique flavor. It is a well known and nutritious edible fungus. Wood Ear has many other names. Because it grows on decomposing wood and is shaped like a human ear which is how it got its name. Because it also has a butterfly-like shape, some called it Wood Moth. Since it tastes somewhat like chicken, some would call it Tree Chicken. The multi-lobed fungus often overlap with each other like clouds, so some gave it the name of cloud fungus. The edible Wood Ear could be divided into two types: the cloud ear fungus or furry ear fungus (commonly known as wild wood ear) has a smooth ventral surface, black coloration and gray or grayish brown fur on the dorsal surface. Another type, the Black Chinese fungus (fine wood ear or naked wood ear), have smooth surfaces, dark brown coloration and translucent texture. The cloud ear fungus are larger in size, but the texture is rough and hard to chew. It is also relatively tasteless, and therefore fetches a lower price. Black Chinese fungus, on the other hand, has a softer texture and better flavor. It is very nutritious. This is the variety that is commercially cultivated.
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Wood Ear, also known as the Black Chinese fungus or Jew's Ear. The fungus would belong to the phylum basidiomycota, order Auriculariales, family Auriculariaceae. The fungus has a black brownish color and soft texture. It has a full flavor and is nutritious, and could be used in vegetarian or meat dishes. The fungus is a great addition for Chinese cuisine and is able to improve blood circulation and improve facial complexion. It has other medicinal properties such as bringing color to the face and curing iron-deficiency anemia. The fungus is mainly distributed along Heilongjiang, Jilin, Fujian, Taiwan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. Wood Ear could be grown on decomposing broad leaf wood such as oak, poplar, banyan, or pagoda trees. It could be found in gregarious or cespitose forms. Current human cultivation would mainly use basswood logs or substrate packs. Wood Ear could be grown on decomposing broad leaf wood such as oak, poplar, banyan, or pagoda trees. It could be found in gregarious or cespitose forms. The fungus would belong to the phylum basidiomycota, order Auriculariales, family Auriculariaceae. There are currently 8 species in the country. Heilongjiang contains all eight, while Yunnan contains seven.Wood Ear is a famous herb. It could be used as food or as medicinal herb or health supplement. The Chinese people enjoy using it in their cuisine. It has the reputation of being the "meat in vegetarian dishes". It is known in the world as the black gem of Chinese food. The cultivation of Wood Ear is considered a great skill in the world history of farming, horticulture and fungiculture.
The Wood Ear refers to the edible portion of the Auricularia genus. It's sporocarp is gelatinous and disc-shaped. It has a irregular ear shape with a diameter of 3-12 cm. The fungus is soft when fresh, and becomes hard and horny when dried. The fungus has a fine and unique flavor. It is a well known and nutritious edible fungus. Wood Ear has many other names. Because it grows on decomposing wood and is shaped like a human ear which is how it got its name. Because it also has a butterfly-like shape, some called it Wood Moth. Since it tastes somewhat like chicken, some would call it Tree Chicken. The multi-lobed fungus often overlap with each other like clouds, so some gave it the name of cloud fungus. The edible Wood Ear could be divided into two types: the cloud ear fungus or furry ear fungus (commonly known as wild wood ear) has a smooth ventral surface, black coloration and gray or grayish brown fur on the dorsal surface. Another type, the Black Chinese fungus (fine wood ear or naked wood ear), have smooth surfaces, dark brown coloration and translucent texture. The cloud ear fungus are larger in size, but the texture is rough and hard to chew. It is also relatively tasteless, and therefore fetches a lower price. Black Chinese fungus, on the other hand, has a softer texture and better flavor. It is very nutritious. This is the variety that is commercially cultivated.
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Silver ear fungus
The silver ear fungus, also known as white wood ear, snow fungus or white jelly mushroom, belongs to genus Tremella of the Tremellaceae family. It is a highly prized edible fungi. The fungi has a sweet and mild flavor, is non-toxic and a neutral taste. It grows during summer and autumn on decomposing logs of broad leaf trees. The fungi is distributed along Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Anhui and over a dozen other provinces. Current human cultivation would make use of over a hundred types of wood, including basswood, Chinese cork wood, sawtooth oak, ring-cupped oak, and chinkapin. Silver ears are highly prized health supplements that provide beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. The silver ear is neutral and non-toxic, and has the function of supporting the spleen, improving appetite and digestion, and rejuvenating our health and lungs. Silver ears can also help strengthen our immune system, which would improve the tolerance of cancer patients undergoing radio- or chemotherapies. Silver ear, also known as white fungus or cloud fungus, is famously known as the King of the Fungi. It is a highly prized health supplement that provides beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. The silver ear is neutral and non-toxic, and has the function of supporting the spleen, improving appetite and digestion, and rejuvenating our health and lungs. Silver ears can also help strengthen our immune system, which would improve the tolerance of cancer patients undergoing radio- or chemotherapies. Hence, I recommend adding some silver ear fungus when making porridge or stewing pork. This would allow people to enjoy good food while improving their health.
The fungus contains rich amounts of proteins and vitamins, allowing it to remove wrinkles and keep our skin supple. Using the fungus as a mask can help remove age spots and freckles.
The best silver ears are known as the cloud fungus. The fungus is considered the King of the Mushrooms, and is a highly prized health supplement that provides beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. (Source: Baidu Baike)
The silver ear fungus, also known as white wood ear, snow fungus or white jelly mushroom, belongs to genus Tremella of the Tremellaceae family. It is a highly prized edible fungi. The fungi has a sweet and mild flavor, is non-toxic and a neutral taste. It grows during summer and autumn on decomposing logs of broad leaf trees. The fungi is distributed along Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Anhui and over a dozen other provinces. Current human cultivation would make use of over a hundred types of wood, including basswood, Chinese cork wood, sawtooth oak, ring-cupped oak, and chinkapin. Silver ears are highly prized health supplements that provide beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. The silver ear is neutral and non-toxic, and has the function of supporting the spleen, improving appetite and digestion, and rejuvenating our health and lungs. Silver ears can also help strengthen our immune system, which would improve the tolerance of cancer patients undergoing radio- or chemotherapies. Silver ear, also known as white fungus or cloud fungus, is famously known as the King of the Fungi. It is a highly prized health supplement that provides beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. The silver ear is neutral and non-toxic, and has the function of supporting the spleen, improving appetite and digestion, and rejuvenating our health and lungs. Silver ears can also help strengthen our immune system, which would improve the tolerance of cancer patients undergoing radio- or chemotherapies. Hence, I recommend adding some silver ear fungus when making porridge or stewing pork. This would allow people to enjoy good food while improving their health.
The fungus contains rich amounts of proteins and vitamins, allowing it to remove wrinkles and keep our skin supple. Using the fungus as a mask can help remove age spots and freckles.
The best silver ears are known as the cloud fungus. The fungus is considered the King of the Mushrooms, and is a highly prized health supplement that provides beauty and rejuvenate our strength. Chinese royalty has traditionally viewed the silver ear fungus as an elixir of health and panacea against aging. (Source: Baidu Baike)