Summary:
Whether wood ear mushrooms, which people enjoy eating, belong to plants or fungi has been a controversial question for a long time. This article will explore the classification of wood ear mushrooms to unravel the mystery for readers.
People like to eat wood ear mushrooms, but whether they belong to plants or fungi has always been a matter of debate. This article will explore the classification of wood ear mushrooms to clear up the confusion for readers.

Plants or fungi?
1.1 What are the characteristics and growth environment of wood ear mushrooms?
1.2 Definitions and classifications of plants and fungi

1.3 Taxonomic analysis of wood ear mushrooms
1.4 Classification of wood ear mushrooms from a morphological perspective
Fungal classification of wood ear mushrooms
2.1 Why do some scholars consider wood ear mushrooms to be fungi?

2.2 Characteristics and classification methods of fungi
2.3 Classification of wood ear mushrooms from a physiological perspective
2.4 Controversies regarding black wood ear mushrooms
Plant classification of wood ear mushrooms
3.1 What evidence indicates that wood ear mushrooms are plants?
3.2 Characteristics and classification methods of plants
3.3 Classification of wood ear mushrooms from a physiological perspective
3.4 Why is red date and wood ear mushroom soup called "plant protein porridge"?
Mycophytes (fungus-plant combination)
4.1 What are mycophytes?
4.2 Distribution of mycophytes in nature
4.3 What significance do mycophytes have for humans?
4.4 Classification of wood ear mushrooms from the perspective of mycophytes
Research findings from China Agricultural University
5.1 What are the research findings from China Agricultural University?
5.2 What is the significance of these research findings?
5.3 What contributions does this research make to the taxonomy of wood ear mushrooms?
5.4 Are wood ear mushrooms plants or fungi?
Edible and medicinal value
6.1 Edible value and cultural significance of wood ear mushrooms
6.2 Medicinal value and modern medical applications of wood ear mushrooms
6.3 Application prospects of wood ear mushrooms as functional foods
6.4 Relationship between wood ear mushroom classification and the theory of food-medicine homology
Quality and safety issues
7.1 Quality and safety issues of wood ear mushrooms
7.2 Impact of toxic fungi on wood ear mushrooms and countermeasures
7.3 Current situation and future development trends of the wood ear mushroom industry
7.4 Relationship between wood ear mushroom industry and quality safety
Future research directions
8.1 Future research directions in wood ear mushroom taxonomy
8.2 Application prospects of genetic engineering technology in wood ear mushroom classification
8.3 Application prospects of molecular systematics in wood ear mushroom classification
8.4 Development trends and significance of wood ear mushroom taxonomy
Other controversial fungi or plants
9.1 Which species are controversial between the fungal kingdom and plant kingdom?
9.2 Which species similar to "wood ear mushrooms" are controversial?
9.3 Classification issues of aquatic plants or aquatic fungi
9.4 Which species at the boundary between plants and fungi are controversial?
"Wood ear mushrooms" in traditional culture
10.1 Folk legends and traditional culture of "wood ear mushrooms"
10.2 Records of "wood ear mushrooms" in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Classic of the Materia Medica)
10.3 Symbolic meaning of "wood ear mushrooms" in ancient culture
10.4 Symbolic meaning of "wood ear mushrooms" in modern culture
Wood ear mushrooms and food categories
11.1 Classification of "wood ear mushrooms" from botanical and mycological perspectives
11.2 Classification of "wood ear mushrooms" in food categories
11.3 Foods mainly made from "wood ear mushrooms"
11.4 Precautions when consuming "wood ear mushrooms"
Origin and varieties
12.1 In which regions of China are "wood ear mushrooms" mainly produced?
12.2 What varieties of "wood ear mushrooms" are there in China?
12.3 Characteristics and differences of different "wood ear mushroom" varieties
12.4 Current situation and future development trends of the "wood ear mushroom" industry
Frequently Asked Questions
13.1 Why do some people consider "wood ear mushrooms" to be "fungi"?
13.2 Nutritional value of "wood ear mushrooms" from a nutritional perspective
13.3 How can "wood ear mushrooms" be consumed?
13.4 What ingredients can "wood ear mushrooms" be paired with?
Introduction to related research results
14.1 The story of Liu Ruoying, a gourmand, and wood ear mushrooms
14.2 Hot topics about "wood ear mushrooms" on the DXY Forum
14.3 Archaeologists' research on ancient "wood ear mushrooms"
14.4 Status and role of "wood ear mushrooms" in today's society
In this article, we explored the classification issue of wood ear mushrooms. From botany and mycology perspectives, analyzing from multiple angles including morphology, physiology, and taxonomy, we concluded that wood ear mushrooms are a type of mycophyte, belonging to the intersection of both, with dual identities. This special property also brings rich value and application prospects to human diet and medicine. We believe that in future research, there are still many aspects worth exploring regarding the classification and utilization value of wood ear mushrooms.