Key Identification Features
- White to translucent jelly-like fronds forming a multi-lobed gelatinous mass (10-15 cm)
- grows on dead hardwood
- becomes translucent or glassy in wet conditions
- brittle and crinkled when dry
- no gills pores or stalk
- distinctive jellyfish-like texture
Preparation Notes
Used in Asian cuisines in soups and desserts. Widely cultivated. Found year-round in warm humid SE. Neutral flavor; absorbs surrounding flavors well.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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