Agar culture plate – “Wood Ear” Auricularia auricula – no shipping to WA

DescriptionAgar culture plate – “Wood Ear” – Auricularia auriculaType: Auricularia auricula is an edible mushroom, and is particularly popular in Asian cuisine. It has a non-distinctive taste, is enjoyed mainly for its texture.Characteristics: Wavy and irregular; often more or less ear-shaped but sometimes oval, elliptical, fan-shaped, cup-shaped, or irregular in outline; 2–5 cm across; thin; usually gathered together and attached at a central or lateral position; upper, fertile surface brown to reddish-brown, bald, sometimes wrinkled in places; lower, sterile surface finely hairy when fresh and young, creating a whitish bloom over the brown to reddish-brown surface; flesh thin, gelatinous-rubbery; entire fruiting body becoming hard and black when dried out.Substrates: Hardwood logs or sawdustTemperature: 21-30°CPlease note this culture is sold with our Mushroom Spawn and Cultures sale agreement. By purchasing you agree to this agreement