Wood Ear Mushroom Look Alikes. Wood ear's actually do look like ears in size and rough shape. Cup mushrooms also tend to be more brittle than wood ears, which are rubbery and flexible.
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The main difference is that cup mushrooms grow facing upward while wood ears always face down. Cup mushrooms also tend to be more brittle than wood ears, which are rubbery and flexible. That said, it is possible to confuse them with some species of cup mushroom.
The Main Difference Is That Cup Mushrooms Grow Facing Upward While Wood Ears Always Face Down.
Cup mushrooms also tend to be more brittle than wood ears, which are rubbery and flexible. That said, it is possible to confuse them with some species of cup mushroom. Wood ear's actually do look like ears in size and rough shape.
However Big They Grow These Mushroom Never Thicken, Remaining Under 1/4 Thick.