Jelly Ear Fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae)

Jew's Ear Fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) by Peter Orchard

The scientific name of the this strange fungus is auricula-judae which means "like a Jew's ear". These days however, it is now being referred to as jelly-ear fungus instead. The Latin scientific name remains the same.

Whilst most common, like many fungi, in the autumn you can find Jelly-ear all year road growing on various types of soft wood but it has a particular preference for Elder.


Very common and edible too, what's for breakfast?

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