Another mushroom called ‘Lingzhi’ or ‘Reishi’ (Ganoderma lucidum) is not quite a palatable mushroom, however used as consumable in dietary preparations, but is incorporated as one of the most respected ingredients in traditional oriental medicine. It is cultivated for its medicinal and tonic values. The earliest record of the species Auricularia polytricha known as ‘wood ear’ dated back to about 200–300 BC. It is now cultivated throughout the South Pacific and Asia. It is referred as Mu-Er (wood ear) in China and Pepiao (ear) in Hawaii. The cultivation of these species is the same as that of the Shiitake Mushroom. It is cultivated on logs and also on a mixture of sawdust and cotton waste. Commonly known as ‘Jelly Fungi’, because of the gelatinous jelly-like nature of the basidiocarps, which consist of leaf-like folds, Tremella fuciformis is also known as ‘silver ear’ or ‘snow ear’ fungus, is widely eaten in the east and is regarded as Chinese delicacy. It has been long utilized as a “herb” to cure many ailments. Chinese believe that it could cure tuberculosis, high blood pressure and common cold. The method of cultivation of this species is identical to that of the Shiitake and Auricularia since it is a wood inhabiting species. True Morels, is a genus of edible mushrooms closely related to anatomically simpler cup fungi. Though morels are typically sold dried or canned, they can be purchased fresh. When preparing fresh morels for consumption, soaking them may ruin their delicate flavor. Due to their natural porousness, morels may contain trace amounts of soil which cannot be washed out. One of the best and simplest ways to enjoy morels is by gently sauteeing them in butter, cracking pepper on top and sprinkling with salt. Morels are popular in different varieties: Morchella esculenta better known as ‘The common morel’ When young, this species has white ridges and dark brown pits and is known as the “white morel.” As it ages, both the ridges and the pits turn yellowish brown, and it becomes a “yellow morel”.