A. americana: The whitish bloom is actually many tiny hairs and is the sterile surface; the hymenium is the bald side, which is where the spores are formed.
Another great episode Cliff. Really enjoying this series. I was aware of jellies being edible but have not tried any yet. I did see someone suggest they can be eaten raw. I was always under the impression that all mushrooms should be cooked to avoid gastric distress. Thanks for sharing
Very enjoyable video! You didn’t mention amber jelly roll and how it differentiates from jelly ear/wood ear. They are easily confused, but different. I also would love your thoughts on edibility raw. I’ve heard witches’ butter can be eaten raw, and was wondering how that applies to other jelly fungus. I know generally you should and must cook all wild foraged mushrooms, but this could be one exception. Anyway, thanks for the video and happy foraging!
A. americana: The whitish bloom is actually many tiny hairs and is the sterile surface; the hymenium is the bald side, which is where the spores are formed.
Another great episode Cliff. Really enjoying this series. I was aware of jellies being edible but have not tried any yet. I did see someone suggest they can be eaten raw. I was always under the impression that all mushrooms should be cooked to avoid gastric distress. Thanks for sharing
I am in Juneau Alaska and I see the White Jellies and the Witches Butter all the time. I enjoyed the video!
Great video
Nice video, Cliff. Enjoyed it :)
Dave
Thanks!
That animation near the beginning with your alias above a growing fruitbody is neat!
Found some orange jelly fungus today. Brilliant. Looks definitely like an orange brain,also could of been witches butter
Auricolaria found in Chinese cuisine; sweet and sour soup and cho dofu or spicy fermented tofu soup. Reputed to be medicinal...
Amazing as always. Thank you!!
I’ve eaten Witches Butter a couple of times. Thanks for making this video. I think I’ve seen Jelly Ear 👂. I’ll look out for the Cats Tongue 👅.
Very enjoyable video! You didn’t mention amber jelly roll and how it differentiates from jelly ear/wood ear. They are easily confused, but different. I also would love your thoughts on edibility raw. I’ve heard witches’ butter can be eaten raw, and was wondering how that applies to other jelly fungus. I know generally you should and must cook all wild foraged mushrooms, but this could be one exception. Anyway, thanks for the video and happy foraging!
Found the witch’s butter an jelly ear plentiful here in Louisiana Although I have never tasted or eaten any
It's one of the safest fungi to start off learning with. Tastes like nothing, though. But it's nutritious.
@@UNDERST0RY your always very helpful thank you
I have found giant jelly ears in the uk I measured one at 35 cm long.