MUSHROOMS

Pig's ears

Discina ancilis

Mushrooms
ToxicNativebrune
Pig's ears, photo 1 of 5
Pig's ears, photo 2 of 5
Pig's ears, photo 3 of 5

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

Toxic. Fungus. Grows in forests and in conifers. Spore print brown. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 9 observations of Pig's ears in Québec, mostly in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Outaouais and Estrie, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions. They peak in May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean4
  2. Outaouais3
  3. Estrie1
  4. Abitibi-Témiscamingue1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains
ConifersCephas

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