Jew’s ear, Tree ear, mushroom
Auricularia auricula-judae

Family: Auriculariaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are 10 cm across. They are irregular and ear shaped.

Where it is found

It grows on rotting wood. In Northeastern India it grows between 3,600-4,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Britain, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Caucasus, Central Africa, Chile, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kosovo, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, SE Asia, South America, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are dried and used in stews. They are also used in soups.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chendawan telinga tikus, Ero ntioke, Kane, Kedzekel, Koko, Kulat telinga tikus, Morddu, Nyorung, Pepeao, Sofinamboa, Tondungol

Synonyms

Auricularia auricularis (Gray) G. W. Martin; Exidia auricula-judae (Bull.) Fr.; Hirneola auricularia-judae (Bull.) Berk.; Tremella auricula-judae Bull.;