Naematelia aurantia (synonym Tremella aurantia) is a species of fungus producing yellow, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies). It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus (Stereum hirsutum) that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of broadleaf trees. It is commonly called golden ear in North America.
Photo: Franco Folini · iNaturalist · CC BY
Golden ear
Naematelia aurantia
- Observations in the area
- 1
- Last sighting
- 27 February 2026
- Category
- Fungi and other organisms
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Where it has been observed
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