🌿Native Nature

Jelly Ear

Auricularia auricula-judae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Auriculariales ›Family: Auriculariaceae ›Genus: Auricularia

About

Auricularia auricula-judae, known as the Jew's ear, wood ear, jelly ear or by a number of other common names, is a species of edible Auriculariales fungus found worldwide. The fruiting body is distinguished by its noticeably ear-like shape and brown colouration; it grows upon wood, especially elder. Its specific epithet is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the common name "Judas's ear" eventually became "Jew's ear", while today "jelly...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jelly Ear?
The scientific name of Jelly Ear is Auricularia auricula-judae.
What kingdom does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the order Auriculariales.
What family does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the family Auriculariaceae.
What genus does Jelly Ear belong to?
Jelly Ear belongs to the genus Auricularia.