TREMELLA

Tremella, genus Tremella

(noun) fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Tre*mel"la, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. tremere, to tremble: cf. It. tremella, F. tremelle.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of gelatinous fungi found in moist grounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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