Hare's Ear - Otidea onotica

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.

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. 

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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.

Under broadleaved and coniferous trees or woodlands

Occasional