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Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia

Fruiting body: cup-shaped; orange; somewhat flat; outside was white and fuzzy on most; no stem; brittle, orange flesh

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a disturbed area

Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia Fruiting body: cup-shaped; orange; somewhat flat; outside was white and fuzzy on most; no stem; brittle, orange flesh<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a disturbed area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91926/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91925/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91923/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91921/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html Aleuria aurantia,Geotagged,Orange peel fungus,Summer,United States,aleuria

Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia Fruiting body: cup-shaped; orange; somewhat flat; outside was white and fuzzy on most; no stem; brittle, orange flesh<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a disturbed area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91925/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91923/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91922/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91921/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html Aleuria aurantia,Geotagged,Orange peel fungus,Summer,United States

Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia Fruiting body: cup-shaped; orange; somewhat flat; outside was white and fuzzy on most; no stem; brittle, orange flesh<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a disturbed area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91926/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91923/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91922/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91921/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html Aleuria aurantia,Geotagged,Orange peel fungus,Summer,United States

Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia Fruiting body: cup-shaped; orange; somewhat flat; outside was white and fuzzy on most; no stem; brittle, orange flesh<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in a disturbed area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91926/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91925/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91922/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91921/orange_peel_fungus_-_aleuria_aurantia.html Aleuria aurantia,Geotagged,Orange peel fungus,Summer,United States

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  1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
    Paul Dirksen
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    What a super find Christine, just love the color. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Makes us feel patriotic :) Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Thanks Paul! And, I'm glad this color pleases your Dutch senses, Ferdy. Posted 5 years ago

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The Orange peel fungus

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.

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Similar species: Pezizales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 3, 2020. Captured Sep 21, 2019 10:59 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO4000
  • 100mm
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