Orange Peel Fungus Aleuria aurantia is a choice edible fungi with a fondness for following the edges of paths ad tracks especially where there are also decaying stumps and debris. Rotting bark chippings are a favourite. Fried in butter until it starts popping, it has a delicious deep smoky taste and a meaty texture. Only complaint is that it is difficult to find in any quantity!
Is it like the Chinese Wood Ear Mushroom?—Thin wavy cup/ear like–no taste but an interesting crunchy mouth feel.
No it’s not. The Chinese wood ear is related to our Jelly (wood) ear. This is more closely related to scarlet elf cup.