Can anybody please tell me the scientific name of this fungi?

Hi, in peruvian rainforest i have found many time this fungy growing on fallen trees, ive eaten them and they are tasty.
Are this fungy edible? Do anybody knows the scientific name?

Cheers

A.

Auriculariaceae

But please dont try to eat these or any wild mushroom without a positive identification from an expert!

For example, there is microscopic differences within this family that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Yes , thanks , it is "auricularia delicata" and its edible.

There are diferent types of auricularias  but none of them seems toxic. Are there toxic ones?


Its interesting the inner structure of the fungi...
Do anybody know whats the reason of purpose of that structure ? Or how does it forms?

Not sure if there is any toxic ones but there is at least one yet un-named Auricularia, maybe more.

Does yours have a white spore print?

The structure that resembles veins is one of the variations of the Auricularia, depending on location and type of wood, and of course the spores are different.

As far as the purpose, they are part of the spore producing structure which is unique to the gelatinous basidiocarp fungi.

looks like mushroom.

I know Crab Orchard has the mushrooms Michael, the conditions there are perfect. (Cumberland Plateau)