Violet Fairy Cup (Peziza violacea)

Growing on soil and detritus near a mixed forest edge.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

That's a really cool find, Lisa! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Ferdy! I was going for a gentle walk near the forest edge (in some of the less hilly sections), and I first saw this mushroom poking out of the leaf litter. When I was stooped down, I saw this one (and another mushroom I haven't posted yet) too!
  
  Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Nice, a "cluster observation". Finding one, leading to many. Makes you wonder how much we miss. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      So true, Ferdy. So often, I look quick and see nothing until I stoop down and look closely, only to be amazed at how much is actually there. It's easy to miss. Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

VERY beautiful! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Twinsie! I may have squealed a little bit :) Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Love pezizas! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Me too! Especially when they are vibrant in color! Posted 4 years ago

The Violet Fairy Cup

''Peziza violacea'', commonly known as the violet fairy cup or the violet cup fungus, is a species of fungus in the genus ''Peziza'' of the family Pezizaceae. As both it common names and specific epithet suggest, the cup-shaped fruiting bodies are violet colored on the interior surface. ''P. violacea'' is typically found growing on burnt soil.

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Similar species: Pezizales

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling