Jew's ear mushroom
Hirneola auricula-judae
Family: Auriculariaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. See also Auricularia auricula-judae
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is eaten among the Dani in Papua Indonesia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central Africa, China, Congo, Europe, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Madagascar, Mediterranean, SE Asia, Slovenia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
It needs to be eaten young.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Auricularia auricula-judae;