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Pig's Ears

Discina perlata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Discinaceae ›Genus: Discina

About

Discina perlata, commonly known as "Pig's Ears" is a brown to tannish, wrinkled, cup- or ear-shaped fungus, sometimes with short, stout stalk. The spores of D. perlata are quite similar to those of mushrooms in the genus Gyromitra, so that some mycologists place it there. It is considered an edible however like with all mushrooms which are wild crafted must be not only properly identified, but also caution should be taken against possible accidental poisoning or...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pig's Ears?
The scientific name of Pig's Ears is Discina perlata.
What kingdom does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the family Discinaceae.
What genus does Pig's Ears belong to?
Pig's Ears belongs to the genus Discina.