Hare's Ear

Hare's Ear - Otidea onotica

Description

A large elongated yellowish-buff or apricot ear with a split down the shorter side and edges overlapping.  The inner surface may have pinkish spots.

Similar Species

Other Otidea recorded in VC55 are more buff or brownish in colour, but Hare's-ear can be a buff colour.  For certain identification, spores should be examined. 

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

Photograph in habitat, and note substrate and associated tree species.  This is a difficut genus.  For certainty, spores should be examined or the specimen verified by an expert before submission to NatureSpot.

Habitat

Under broadleaved and coniferous trees or woodlands

VC55 Status

Occasional

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