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Aleuria aurantia This is a picture of Aleuria aurantia at the Mckeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Carroll County, Maryland. Aleuria aurantia,Geotagged,Orange peel fungus,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Aleuria aurantia

This is a picture of Aleuria aurantia at the Mckeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Carroll County, Maryland.

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The Orange Peel Fungus is a widespread ascomycete fungus in the order Pezizales. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped ascocarps often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this species its common name.

Similar species: Pezizales
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Jan 27, 2021. Captured May 7, 2020 18:26 in Unnamed Road, Granite, MD 21163, USA.
  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/33s
  • ISO250
  • 4.3mm