Jews Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) - in season now

Also Known as: Ear Fungus

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Cap: Brown. Irregularly ear-shaped

Spores: White

Flesh: Jelly-like or rubbery

Habitat: In cluster on dead wood.

Frequency: Common

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Edible

Eating notes: Has little taste, but is widely used in Oriental cooking for its texture.

Preserving: Dries easily.