Shiitake Mushroom

Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as the Jelly Ear Fungus, is a fascinating species typically found during the winter and spring. It predominantly thrives on deceased elder trees, although it can occasionally be spotted on other hardwoods. While grouped under the term "Jelly Fungi," these mushrooms don't belong to a specific taxonomic category but are characterized by … [Read more...] about Be Careful Of What you Whisper in the Forest, for Trees have Ears