Copper Penny

Pachyella clypeata

A small, reddish brown cup fungus that can be recognized by its growth on rotting logs, its somewhat gelatinous texture, and by how it clings tightly to its substrate.
Copper Penny Gelatinous, reddish brown fruiting bodies that were smooth and saucer-shaped. Copper Penny,Geotagged,Pachyella,Pachyella clypeata,Summer,United States,fungi,fungus

Appearance

May grow up to 8 cm across, but is usually only 2-4 cm across. The fruit bodies are cushion-shaped when young, but become saucer-shaped in maturity. One important characteristic is that they attach broadly to wood so that only the edges can be lifted away from the substrate. The upper surfaces are sticky, medium to dark brown (sometimes with a hint of red or purple), and fade to tan with age. They lack a stipe.

Naming

Synonyms: Peziza clypeata and Discina clypeata

Distribution

Appears to be limited to eastern North America, but possibly more widely distributed.

Habitat

This fungus is saprobic, and grows alone or in small clusters on rotting wood (mostly hardwoods) that is usually wet.

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassPezizomycetes
OrderPezizales
FamilyPezizaceae
GenusPachyella
SpeciesPachyella clypeata
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United States of America