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Otidea leporina

A species of Otidea

Otidea leporina are usually found in forest areas, thriving in leaf litter and around decaying wood. They're identifiable by their unique ear-like shape and brown to yellow-brown coloration. With a preference for cooler climates, otidea leporina fruit in the wetter months, contributing to the ecosystem by helping to decompose organic matter.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 4 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Otidea leporina

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Attributes of Otidea leporina

Cap Diameter

2 - 4 cm

Height

2 - 7 cm

Cap

4 cm across; spoon-shaped, cup-shaped; pale brownish to yellowish brown; very finely hairy

Stem

Stem if present whitish, small, and rudimentary

Flesh

Brittle

Ring

Ringless

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Otidea leporina by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Otidea leporina

Otidea leporina is commonly found in wooded areas beneath hardwoods or conifers, and it may grow in clusters or as isolated specimens.

Scientific Classification of Otidea leporina

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Otidea leporina

Prefers well-decomposed organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Otidea leporina

Focus on wooded regions with a mix of hardwood and conifer trees to increase chances of locating otidea leporina.
Carefully search for clusters or solitary specimens on the ground where there's plenty of leaf litter and decaying wood.
Scan the forest floor methodically rather than walking briskly; otidea leporina can be inconspicuous among fallen leaves.
Gently clear away leaves and debris in promising spots to reveal hidden otidea leporina specimens.
Revisit the same woodland locations as otidea leporina often recurs in the same spots annually.

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