Jelly Ear Fungus - Auricularia auricula-judae
Description
Ear shaped, attached to the substrate by one edge, upper surface finely downy, lower surface smooth, pinkish brown, to about 8 cm across. The flesh is purple-brown, gelatinous, tough, becoming hard when dry.
Habitat
On wood from deciduous trees and shrubs, favouring Elder
When to see it
All year round
UK Status
Common in Britain, although there are less records from West Wales and the far North.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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