The Nature Photography Thread

[guidofatherof5]

While out herping for turtles I came across this interesting fungus. I have not been able to identify it. Anybody know its name?
It was very soft to the touch and found on a dead tree trunk.

[mustang]

dang looks like a pile of....bacon?

[adamanteus]

It's Jew's Ear fungus. (Auricularia auricula judae)
Edible when young.

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks, James.
Now I can move on in life
Much appreciated.

[adamanteus]

You're welcome, Steve
..... by the way, the tree is Elder (Sambucus species). Jew's Ear only grows on Elder.

[guidofatherof5]

You're welcome, Steve
..... by the way, the tree is Elder (Sambucus species). Jew's Ear only grows on Elder.

I had no idea it was edible. Thinking about going back and getting some. Jew's Ear Soup.
I think Auricularia auricula judae Soup sounds better

[adamanteus]

The name derives from the earlier name 'Judas's Ear'. (Judas supposedly hung himself from an Elder Tree, after his betrayal).

[mustang]

on the ranch we hunt on my uncle bought 2 pet pigs(when first died he got the second) and let them loose in a farel hog infested ranch i hear many stories of the first one. they called her judas because she would bring a bunch of the wild ferals back to the barn and theyde shoot em and shed go right to the feed trough waitn for food :P (really its true)

[guidofatherof5]

I had no idea it was edible. Thinking about going back and getting some. Jew's Ear Soup.
I think Auricularia auricula judae Soup sounds better

Heading to the pond to collect some and a few turtles if they will cooperate. Fungus for soup and turtles for fun.

[mustang]

It's Jew's Ear fungus. (Auricularia auricula judae)
Edible when young.

young fungas or young human to eat it (is it pottent only as the fungus is mature or is it potent to adult humans)



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Originally Posted by guidofatherof5
I had no idea it was edible. Thinking about going back and getting some. Jew's Ear Soup.
I think Auricularia auricula judae Soup sounds better

Heading to the pond to collect some and a few turtles if they will cooperate. Fungus for soup and turtles for fun.
make sure ya dont get bit and make sure fungus is prepared right