Black jelly fungus
Auricularia fuscosuccinea
Family: Auriculariaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Brazil, China, East Africa, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Peru, South America, SE Asia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chicharroncillo, Oreja de palo, Rongmuer, Sak're lo'ro, Tinunger, Trompa de cochi, Tsa'an