Metschnikowia pulcherrima

**Semantic type:** Fungus

**Definition:** A species of yeast in the phylum Ascomycota commonly found on grapes, cherries, flowers, and spoiled fruit. Each cell of M. pulcherrima contains a single globule of oil and the species is being investigated as a source for a palm oil alternative.

**Synonyms:** - Candida pulcherrima - METSCHNIKOWIA PULCHERRIMA