Jelly Ear

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (真菌界)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (担子菌门)

Class

Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)

Order

Auriculariales (木耳目)

Family

Auriculariaceae

Genus

Auricularia

Species

Auricularia auricula-judae (Jelly Ear)

Similar Species in Auricularia

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Tripe Fungus

Auricularia mesenterica

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jelly Ear?

The scientific name of Jelly Ear is Auricularia auricula-judae. It belongs to the genus Auricularia.

Where does Jelly Ear live?

Jelly Ear is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Jelly Ear belong to?

Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) belongs to the genus Auricularia, which is part of the taxonomic family Auriculariaceae.

What kingdom does Jelly Ear belong to?

Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Jelly Ear?

The closest relatives of Jelly Ear in the genus Auricularia include Tripe Fungus.