Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
Safety Identification: Jelly Ear Mushroom
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- Ear-shaped morphology
- Gelatinous
- rubbery texture
- Reddish-brown to tan color
- Attached directly to deciduous wood
- Velvety outer surface
Colore:
Reddish-brown
Odore:
No distinctive smell
Schema di Crescita:
Clustered
Ambiente:
wood
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Deciduous woodland, primarily on Elder (Sambucus nigra)
Distribuzione:
Widespread throughout Europe and the Channel Islands
Stagionalità:
Year-round, most prolific in autumn and winter
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
High - extensively cultivated and consumed in East Asian cuisine
Fascia di Prezzo:
£10-25/kg fresh depending on quality
Uso Commerciale:
Commonly used in soups and stir-fries for texture
Specie Simili
Amber Jelly
Exidia recisa
Differenze Chiave:
- Lacks distinct ear shape
- Grows primarily on Willow
- More translucent amber color
Leafy Brain
Phaeotremella foliacea
Differenze Chiave:
- Frilly, leaf-like lobes
- Darker seaweed-like appearance
- Parasitic on Stereum species
Azione Consigliata
Observe specimen in situ; do not consume without expert on-site verification.