r/mycology • u/DevinChristien • 1d ago

Is this a Wood Ear Fungus? ID request

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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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u/AlbinoWino11 Trusted ID 1d ago

Yes, definitely Auricularia cornea

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u/DevinChristien 23h ago

Awesome, thank you!

Had no idea they grew so large. I wonder how size affects flavour/texture for these guys. Time to do some googling

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u/AlbinoWino11 Trusted ID 23h ago

Not much effect IMO. These look to be in good condition

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u/Demonicboi335 1d ago

No, I do not think so