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Jelly Ear, Wood Ear

Auricularia auricula-judae

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Field Notes

Description:

Jelly Ears are edible, best harvested young, but are more of a texture food than a flavorful one. They have a bit of a watery or earthen taste.

Habitat:

All of these jelly ears were in the same batch of fallen branches and trunks, soaked from days of rain.

Reference Links:

Wood Ear - Auricularia auricula-judae - Overview, Auricularia auricula-judae, Auricularia americana (MushroomExpert.Com)

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PublishedMay 17, 2016

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