Jelly Ear Fungus

Auricularia auricula-judae, known as the Jew's ear or jelly ear is common at Foxglove. The fruiting body is distinguished by its noticeably ear-like shape and brown colouration. This species is associated with Elder trees and the name is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the common name “Judas's ear” eventually became “Jew's ear”, while today “jelly ear” or other names are sometimes used.

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