JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Green Elfcup - Chlorociboria aeruginascens Greenish blue cup fungi with off-centered stems. <br /> <br /> This species contains a quinone pigment called xylindein, which is the reason for the characteristic bluish-green stain that occurs on wood that&#039;s infected by this species.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the end of rotting birch Chlorociboria aeruginascens,Geotagged,Green elfcup,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Green Elfcup - Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Greenish blue cup fungi with off-centered stems.

This species contains a quinone pigment called xylindein, which is the reason for the characteristic bluish-green stain that occurs on wood that's infected by this species.

Habitat: Growing on the end of rotting birch

    comments (2)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    That cyan indeed is very characteristic ;) Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Oh shoooottt! I've been waiting to use that word, but totally forgot!!! You got me again ;) Posted 6 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Green Wood Cup

Chlorociboria aeruginascens is a saprobic species of mushroom, commonly known as the green elfcup or the green wood cup because of its characteristic small, green, saucer-shaped fruit bodies. Although the actual fruit bodies are infrequently seen, the green staining of wood caused by the fungus is more prevalent.

Info 20 0
Similar species: Helotiales
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

All rights reserved
Uploaded Dec 16, 2018. Captured Aug 25, 2018 10:48 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.