Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as wood ear or jelly ear, is a species of edible fungus found across Europe and beyond, growing especially on dead and living elder trees. Its rubbery, ear-shaped fruiting body gives the species its common names, and related Auricularia species are eaten in East Asian cuisine, valued more for their gelatinous texture than for any strong flavor of their own.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceThe upper surface is a reddish-tan-brown with a purplish tint and finely pilose (covered in tiny, grey, downy hairs) 1 Scientific NameAuricularia auricula-judae 1 Sources
1. Auricularia auricula-judae - Wikipedia
Introduction
Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as wood ear, jelly ear or historically as Jew's ear, is a species of fungus in the order Auriculariales
Description section
The upper surface is a reddish-tan-brown with a purplish tint and finely pilose (covered in tiny, grey, downy hairs)
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