Tianlin Edible Fungi

Tianlin Edible Fungi

　　The edible fungi cultivated in Tianlin County are of high quality — large in size, short in stem, thick and fleshy, fragrant and smooth in taste, and beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract. They are very popular among consumers, with an annual output of approximately 137 tons. The more well-known types of fungi in the county are mainly cloud ear mushrooms. Also known as “yun’er,” cloud ear mushrooms are a traditional export specialty of Tianlin. The product features large caps, thin flesh, and a crystal-clear transparency, and is of good quality. It is mainly used for food and medicinal purposes. All townships (and towns) produce them, but there is no large-scale production — cultivation is mostly scattered among individual households and wild harvesting. The current annual output of cloud ear mushrooms is about 10 tons.

　　Source: Tianlin County People's Government Website