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The fungus most commonly used in the cuisines and medicines of China is

  1. Tremella mesenterica

  2. Tremella fuciformis

  3. Tremella foliacea

  4. Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

  5. Myxarium nucleatum
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Explanation

Tremella fuciformis is a species of fungus. It produces white, frond-like, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruiting bodies). It is widespread, especially in the tropics, where it can be found on the dead branches of broadleaf trees. This fungus is commercially cultivated and is one of the most popular fungi in the cuisines and medicines of China.

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