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Definition of Jelly fungus
1. Noun. Any fungus of the order Tremellales or Auriculariales whose fruiting body is jellylike in consistency when fresh.
Generic synonyms: Fungus
Specialized synonyms: Snow Mushroom, Tremella Fuciformis, Tremella Lutescens, Witches' Butter, Tremella Foliacea, Tremella Reticulata, Auricularia Auricula, Ear Fungus, Jew's-ear, Jew's-ears
Specialized synonyms: Snow Mushroom, Tremella Fuciformis, Tremella Lutescens, Witches' Butter, Tremella Foliacea, Tremella Reticulata, Auricularia Auricula, Ear Fungus, Jew's-ear, Jew's-ears
Medical Definition of Jelly fungus
1. Any of several fungi in the order Tremellales, which are characterised by gelatinous fruiting bodies. (09 Oct 1997)