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toad's ear
Otidea bufonia
Also known as: toad's ear
Botanical Overview
Otidea bufonia is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. This is a rare European species occurring singly or in small groups on soil in woodland. The fruit body appears from late summer to early autumn as a dark brown, deep cup, split down one side, up to 6 cm (2.4 in) high and the same across.
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Ascomycota
Class Pezizomycetes
Order Pezizales
Family Pyronemataceae
Genus Otidea
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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