This is not true ears, though very similar to human.This mushroom, which for centuries appropriated different names. was the most common - the ears of Judas.
 A. This fungus is called auricularia uhovidnaya (Auricularia auricula-judae) and you can find it almost around the world.

Two. As you can see some instances of eerie resemble human ears.
 Three. In fact, almost everywhere, where you'll find old trees, you will find the ears of Judas.
 4. Yes, these mushrooms are called ears of Judas (or Judah's ears as you like), and, as you might guess, they are named in honor of the student, who betrayed Jesus Christ.
 Five. Judas repented of his act, and soon hung on the tree. Some sources claim that it was a very old tree. For example, in the English texts of such an old tree is mentioned in the XVII century.
 6. They say these mushrooms appeared to constantly remind us of the treachery of Judas. Further, this name has become the ears of a Jew.
 7. While in the harsh Middle Ages all the mushrooms called Jewish ears, in more recent texts, you can see the explanation that this is all ears as Judas, not the Jews.
 Eight. In any case, it is called, there is little to say, unflattering. Fungi are also often called Jelly ear fungus Ear and Kikurage.
 9. Contrary to popular opinion which has become, these fungi do not grow only in old trees. Well, except that 90% of cases.
 10. Although these mushrooms are edible, they have not gained popularity on the tables of the English aristocracy. In the past, mushrooms, used to ease a sore throat.
 12. The ears of Judas grow up to 3 cm across, although the nature of the frequent instances of up to 12 cm in width. At the touch of mushroom firm, jelly and flexible. They say this is similar to the ear.
 13. Surely, they are often scared naughty children!