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Jelly Tree Ear
A species of Auricularia, Also known as Wood ear sawdust spawn, Tree-ear Scientific name : Auricularia americana Genus : Auricularia
Jelly Tree Ear, A species of Auricularia
Also known as:
Wood ear sawdust spawn, Tree-ear
Scientific name: Auricularia americana
Genus: Auricularia
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Description
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Jelly Tree Ear is a mushroom that grows on hardwood trees in North America. As suggested by its name, it can bear a striking resemblance to ears. This mushroom may completely dry up without enough water, but it is able to rehydrate after rain.
Colors
Brown
Red
Habitat
The jelly Tree Ear can be found on hardwoods or on the wood of conifers, especially in wet areas. The species is saprobic (it feeds on decaying organic material) and it can be found growing on stumps, fallen logs, branches, and sticks.
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General Info
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Edibility
Jelly Tree Ear is reported to be edible but fairly tasteless. This particular species is less sought after and less frequently eaten than other wood ears. Though it lacks much flavor, its texture lends itself to certain dishes, especially in East Asian cuisines.
Habitat
The jelly Tree Ear can be found on hardwoods or on the wood of conifers, especially in wet areas. The species is saprobic (it feeds on decaying organic material) and it can be found growing on stumps, fallen logs, branches, and sticks.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Auriculariales Family
Auriculariaceae Genus
Auricularia Species
Jelly Tree Ear