Gloeostereum is a genus of fungi in the family Cyphellaceae. This is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Gloeostereum incarnatum, an edible mushroom native to China. In Chinese culture, it is called yú'ěr (榆 耳; literally "elm ear"). It is sometimes included in a vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight.
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Genus: | Gloeostereum S.Ito & S.Imai (1933)
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Gloeostereum incarnatum S.Ito & S.Imai (1933)
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