Key Identification Features
- Gelatinous, rubbery, ear-shaped body lacking gills
- translucent brown when fresh
- grows on dead and living wood. Local name: Pepeiao. Found on all Hawaiian islands. Non-toxic. Choice edible prized locally.
Preparation Notes
Prized local edible. Soak dried specimens to rehydrate. Use in soups, stir-fries, and salads.
Regions Found
- Hawaii
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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