Justinschluter Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 So my buddy and I are debating wether or not this mushroom is wood ear or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I think this is a species of Exidia, possibly Exidia recisa. http://www.mushroomexpert.com/exidia_recisa.html The thin flesh of Auricularia americana (North American Tree Ear) is a little firmer than Exidia. The upper/lower surfaces of Auricularia are differently textured, but the "lobes" of Exidia (when it forms individual/discernable fruit bodies) are more-or-less uniformely textured. Also, Exidia flesh tends to be softer than Auricualria. Exidia recisa. Auricularia americana, upper/lower surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinschluter Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks Dave I lost the bet but always appreciate your expertise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Agree. In addition, if you dry the tree ear, then the lower surface becomes rougher, a bit like sandpaper while the upper surface is smoother... Color then become clearly different (black on top, greyish underneatrh) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Googling the edibility of this shroom yeilds mixed results. Can I ask for your guys input on the edibility of the shroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Do you mean the edibility of Exidia? Not much info on these types, and I haven't tried any of them. As for the American Wood Ear, it's edible and similar to A. auricula. Best dried and reconstituted for use in stir-fries. Not a lot of flavor, but nice crunchy texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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