Auricularia auricula-judae

Auricularia auricula-judae, or wood ear mushroom.

 

Yesterday I found a patch of Hazelnut bushes near Dreweitzer See, and many of them were infested 👂

 

The cool thing about them, other than their appearance, is the medicinal effect that they possess: anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and I'm probably missing more.

 

While more research is necessary to fully confirm all their benefits, it is great to know that you are foraging something that is not only a great addition to many meals, but that possibly is also good for your health.

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