6,627 observations
Wood Ear mushroom
Auricularia polytricha
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Auriculariales βΊFamily: Auriculariaceae βΊGenus: Auricularia
About
Cloud ear fungus (Auricularia polytricha, syn. Hirneola polytricha) is an edible jelly fungus. It grows on trees in mountainous regions, is gray-brown in color, and is often used in Asian cooking, especially Chinese cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wood Ear mushroom is Auricularia polytricha.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the order Auriculariales.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the family Auriculariaceae.
- Wood Ear mushroom belongs to the genus Auricularia.