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Wood Ear Fungus (Auricularia angiospermarum) Growing on fallen hardwood in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
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Note: This is one of my favorite (and most plentiful) edible mushrooms! Auricularia species have a long history of being used in soups (especially in Asia), and I have to agree that they are a great addition! Auricularia angiospermarum,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Wood Ear Fungus (Auricularia angiospermarum)

Growing on fallen hardwood in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

Note: This is one of my favorite (and most plentiful) edible mushrooms! Auricularia species have a long history of being used in soups (especially in Asia), and I have to agree that they are a great addition!

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Auricularia angiospermarum is a species of jelly fungi in the family Auriculariaceae.

Similar species: Auriculariales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 2, 2018. Captured May 6, 2018 11:11 in 381 Dally Cove Rd, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm