One of the few edible mushroom resources available at this time of year, the Jew Ear or Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) is distinctive, looking exactly as it's name would suggest like an ear. It grows most frequently on old Elder, which is how it got the name Jews Ear, Elder being the tree Judas was said to have hung himself from, it was originally called Judas's Ear, though through time it got shortened. It's not been a much valued mushroom in this part of the world, though is much more popular in China and South East Asia. For that reason I've found it best cooked in soups or with noodley things.
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