tremella mesenterica edible and medicinal mushroom

Witches’ Butter (Tremella mesenterica)

Witches’ Butter (Tremella mesenterica) is a gelatinous mushrooms, that grown on decaying hardwood or logs.

They are edible, but don’t have to much flavor. Also has different components, like polysaccharides, which make them very attractive for medicinal fields.


El hongo Mantequilla de Bruja (Tremella mesenterica), es un hongo gelatinoso, que crece sobre madera dura en descomposición o troncos. Es comestible, pero posee poco sabor. Presenta diferentes componentes como polisacaridos, lo cual se han convertido en atractivos para la medicina.

Photography: Krystal Zuniga

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