Tripe fungus
Auricularia mesenterica
A species of Auricularia.
The Gezonte Ohrlappenpilz (Auricularia mesenterica) is a species of fungus within the Tremellomycetidae class, belonging to the Auricularia genus, which encompasses the Ohrlappenpilze.
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Attributes of Tripe fungus
Cap Diameter
3 - 7 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm; wavy; zoned in shades of gray and brown, with a white marign
Flesh
Gelatinous but rubbery, so tough
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, earthy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
BrownRedSilverWhitePurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
You can find Tripe fungus by these plants
Elms, Ashes, Wych elm
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly frequent in Britain and Ireland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Tripe fungus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Auriculariales
Family
Auriculariaceae
Genus
Auricularia
Toxicity and Edibility of Tripe fungus
Is Tripe fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
