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    #14339252 - 04/23/11 04:08 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Every day for the last week and a half, Terramoto and I have begun hunting for morels and ovoids. I know it is a bit early for both, but there is that chance that some early risers have fruited. Plus, it is good to begin scouting good hunting areas for May. Needless to say, we haven't found any of either yet, but today we did come across a very large quantity of what we believe to be Auricularia auricula, commonly known as Tree Ear. Could a TI be kind and tell us if we are correct? I feel like it would be unnecessary to fill out a full ID request form for this one because it is so common and doesn't have many look-a-likes. If any more information besides the pictures is needed, I will be happy to provide it. On a side note, they were growing on a downed conifer, of which species I am unsure.



It is good to be back and I look forward to sharing our spring hunt with all the fine Shroomerites.


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Re: Tree Ear [Re: vagabondsun2]
    #14339299 - 04/23/11 04:18 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

I'm no TI but I can let you know that you're correct.

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Re: Tree Ear [Re: elprawn]
    #14339342 - 04/23/11 04:27 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Thanks for the quick response elprawn. I trust your confirmation, but before these go in my curry tonight, I need to hear it from a TI. I've been doing some reading and these things have some pretty interesting medicinal properties according to Chinese folk-medicine.


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Re: Tree Ear [Re: vagabondsun2]
    #14339485 - 04/23/11 04:59 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

So then you DON'T trust my confirmation. :tongue:

That's cool. :sad:

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Re: Tree Ear [Re: vagabondsun2]
    #14339565 - 04/23/11 05:14 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

They are Auricularia.

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Re: Tree Ear [Re: vagabondsun2]
    #14341019 - 04/23/11 10:25 PM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Heya Vagabondsun!

I've been working on this genus recently, and for most species, they can only be differentiated by microscopic features. The reason for this is because their size, shape, and color vary greatly depending on age and desiccation.  If you really want to confirm it to be A. auricula-judae you'll have to take a cross-section of the fruit body and look for a differentiated band of hyphae called a medula in the middle of the section running parallel with the surface. 

Even so, all manner of Auricularia are eaten throughout Asia, with no negative effects.  I'd say you have nothing to worry about with this one.  Especially if you live in the northern part of the states, as most Auricularia are tropical.  If that's the case, then you probably have A. auricula-judae or A. americanus which are both edible and nutritious.

Anyways, I know you are looking for a positive I.D. from some credible shroomery.org experts, but I thought I'd give my two cents. :grin:

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