Layered Cup

Peziza varia

''Peziza varia'' is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is a common European fungus associated with rotting wood.
Peziza varia This is a picture of a Peziza varia on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Geotagged,Peziza varia,Spring,United States

Appearance

The ascocarps are cup-shaped and up to 6 cm across. The inner surface is smooth and brown, the outer surface is pale, often almost white. This species is rather similar to some other members of the genus but can usually be distinguished by the distinctly layered flesh seen when a specimen is cut.

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassPezizomycetes
OrderPezizales
FamilyPezizaceae
GenusPeziza
SpeciesP. varia