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Jew's Ear

Auricularia auricula-judae

Description:

Whew what a name. its specific epithet is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the common name "Judas's ear" was largely eclipsed by the corruption "Jew's ear". Jelly ear is a new common name. This mushroom has amazing medical properties.

Habitat:

Found in North America.

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The GeoDex
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The GeoDex

Kansas, USA

Spotted on Oct 20, 2018
Submitted on Oct 20, 2018

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