Jew’s ear, mushroom, Brown wood ear
Auricularia delicata

Family: Auriculariaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Benin, Burundi, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Guatemala, Guyana, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Northeastern India, North America, Peru, Rwanda, SE Asia, South America, Tanzania, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

The mushroom is cooked in stew.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Barati-jike, Choch e wakax lo'ro, Het hou nou, Koroch, Mukhum, Oreja de chango, Oreja de cochi, Ozenabi, Pachop, Tinunger becuk, Yaonupa

Synonyms

Auricularia auricula-judae var. delicata (Mont. ex Fr.) Rick; Auricularia delicata (Mont. ex Fr.) Kuntze; Calocera delicata Fr.; Hirneola delicata (Fr.) Bres.; Laschia delicata Mont. ex Fr.;