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pig's ears

Gomphus clavatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Gomphales ›Family: Gomphaceae ›Genus: Gomphus

About

Gomphus clavatus, commonly known as pig's ears or the violet chanterelle, is an edible species of fungus in the genus Gomphus native to Eurasia and North America. The fruit body is vase- or fan-shaped with wavy edges to its rim, and grows up to 15 cm (6 in) wide and 17 cm (6 3⁄4 in) tall. The upper surface or cap is orangish-brown to lilac, while the lower spore-bearing surface, the hymenium, is covered in wrinkles and ridges rather than gills...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pig's ears?
The scientific name of pig's ears is Gomphus clavatus.
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 Basidiomycota.
What class does pig's ears belong to?
pig's ears belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does pig's ears belong to?
pig's ears belongs to the order Gomphales.
What family does pig's ears belong to?
pig's ears belongs to the family Gomphaceae.
What genus does pig's ears belong to?
pig's ears belongs to the genus Gomphus.