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Tree Ear/Jew's Ear Fungus

Auricularia Auricula-Judae

Photo by jodydf
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown, jelly-like mushrooms shaped like ears.

Habitat:

Found on an oak tree limb.

Notes:

Edible, full of dietary fiber.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
jodydf
Perhaps you're right, but it was growing on a live oak, and not the typical willow, poplar, or alder. It also felt closer texturally to the description of Tree Ear. I'm new to this, so it's helpful to have these comments. Thanks!
ForestDragon
Neat find! You may want to consider Exidia recisa (Amber Jelly Roll, Willow Brain) as an ID for this interesting looking fungus. http://www.mushroomexpert.com/exidia_recisa.html http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~12103.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exidia_recisa

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Fungus in America
Mission
Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 22, 2017

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