🌿Native Nature

hare's ear

Otidea onotica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Otideaceae ›Genus: Otidea

About

Otidea onotica, commonly known as hare's ear, is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. This is a European species occurring singly or in small groups on soil in woodland, most often with beech trees. The fruiting body appears from spring to early autumn as a deep cup split down one side and elongated at the other side up to 10 cm in height. The colour is yellow with a pinkish tinge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hare's ear?
The scientific name of hare's ear is Otidea onotica.
What is the conservation status of hare's ear?
The hare's ear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the family Otideaceae.
What genus does hare's ear belong to?
hare's ear belongs to the genus Otidea.