Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
Safety Identification: Jelly Ear Mushroom
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Caractéristiques clés
- Ear-shaped morphology
- Gelatinous
- rubbery texture
- Reddish-brown to tan color
- Attached directly to deciduous wood
- Velvety outer surface
Couleur :
Reddish-brown
Odeur :
No distinctive smell
Mode de croissance :
Clustered
Environnement :
wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous woodland, primarily on Elder (Sambucus nigra)
Distribution :
Widespread throughout Europe and the Channel Islands
Saisonnalité :
Year-round, most prolific in autumn and winter
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
High - extensively cultivated and consumed in East Asian cuisine
Gamme de prix :
£10-25/kg fresh depending on quality
Usage commercial :
Commonly used in soups and stir-fries for texture
Espèces similaires
Amber Jelly
Exidia recisa
Différences clés :
- Lacks distinct ear shape
- Grows primarily on Willow
- More translucent amber color
Leafy Brain
Phaeotremella foliacea
Différences clés :
- Frilly, leaf-like lobes
- Darker seaweed-like appearance
- Parasitic on Stereum species
Action recommandée
Observe specimen in situ; do not consume without expert on-site verification.