A human body part in the wild
This could be the start of an old horror story, but it is actually the best way to show what happens when this nasty fungus grows. Its shape, color and size can only resemble the ear of an evil and dangerous creature. Also, it has a disgusting smell.
It was first found in Europe more than a century ago. When it is born it is very small, but when it starts to grow, it develops this strange shape that looks too much like a red ear. To be clear, you can’t eat it. It may look like a gummy candy ear, but don’t even try.