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Is Auricularia a Mushroom? Understanding Wood Ear and Jelly Fungi

Dec 22, 2025 •

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Over 7 million tons of Auricularia species, commonly known as wood ear mushrooms, were produced in China alone in 2022, confirming their significant global consumption. This edible fungus is a true mushroom, belonging to the kingdom Fungi and the order Auriculariales.