JayD Fungi ID Thread

Jeff Darby · 26th June 2009, 12:31 PM

I can not help with your I.D but I have some I need I.D

Here they are, both were removed from a fig in Nth Sydney.

This group was above the white bracket.

Thanks for your help.

Sean Freeman · 26th June 2009, 12:43 PM

The top most image...Auricularia polytricha (there are some synonyms)

The lower image...very hard to say the pic is too indistinct, sorry a lot of different species have that appearance...Laetiporus portentosus maybe?

Tilia · 2nd July 2009, 12:32 PM

the brown one attached to the ficus, i know it as 'mouse ear'. thats all i know about it apart from being edible but not very tasty. came across it in NZ.

Sean Freeman · 2nd July 2009, 07:04 PM

You are right about it not being all that tasty from fresh...however if dried it can be acceptable in asian soups or similar.....however DO NOT eat any wild fungi unless you are absolutely certain of the ID and that it is edible!

Tilia · 3rd July 2009, 10:47 AM

yeah, i agree mate. was a bit hesitant about mentioning that one.

Urban Treecare NZ · 9th July 2009, 03:33 PM

Wood ear is prity common in Nz on dead wood and rooting tree material... Tastes like woody rubber

wood ear fungus - Google Image Search

26th June 2009, 12:31 PM	#1
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	JayD Fungi ID Thread I can not help with your I.D but I have some I need I.D Here they are, both were removed from a fig in Nth Sydney. This group was above the white bracket. Thanks for your help. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

26th June 2009, 12:43 PM	#2
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: Another fungi ID The top most image...Auricularia polytricha (there are some synonyms) The lower image...very hard to say the pic is too indistinct, sorry a lot of different species have that appearance...Laetiporus portentosus maybe?

2nd July 2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Tilia Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 47	Re: Another fungi ID the brown one attached to the ficus, i know it as 'mouse ear'. thats all i know about it apart from being edible but not very tasty. came across it in NZ.

2nd July 2009, 07:04 PM	#4
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: Another fungi ID You are right about it not being all that tasty from fresh...however if dried it can be acceptable in asian soups or similar.....however DO NOT eat any wild fungi unless you are absolutely certain of the ID and that it is edible!

3rd July 2009, 10:47 AM	#5
Tilia Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 47	Re: Another fungi ID yeah, i agree mate. was a bit hesitant about mentioning that one.

9th July 2009, 03:33 PM	#6
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	Re: Another fungi ID Wood ear is prity common in Nz on dead wood and rooting tree material... Tastes like woody rubber wood ear fungus - Google Image Search __________________ www.urbantree.co.nz www.urbantreecare.co.nz

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