Auricularia
Scientific name: Auricularia
Auricularia
Scientific name: Auricularia
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Description
The auricularia genus encompasses jelly fungi native to temperate regions of Europe and North America, mostly occurring on wood substrate. Some varieties are widely grown and consumed in Asia. The members of this genus are known for their ear-like shape, hence the common name Wood ear fungi.
Species of Auricularia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Auriculariales Family
Auriculariaceae Genus
Auricularia