Scutellinia umbrorum

Scutellinia umbrorum

Scutellinia umbrorum (Fr.) Lamb. Cup 0.5-l cm across, closed at first, becoming disc-shaped; inner surface bright red, outer surface appearing dark brown because of the covering of dark hairs that project from the margin, giving a fringe-like appearance. No stem. Asci up to 350 x 27µ. Spores ellipsoid, smooth at first, but becoming roughened with warts in maturity, usually containing 1 large oil drop, 12-14 x 23- 24µ. Habitat in large, dense groups on very damp soil or rotten wood. Found in Europe and widely distributed in many parts of North America. Season July-September. Not edible.
Eyelash cup fungi Geotagged,Scutellinia umbrarum,Summer,United States

Appearance

fungus colour: Red or redish or pink, Brown, Orange
normal size: Less than 5cm
cap type: Cup shaped
stem type: Lateral, rudimentary or absent
Eyelash Cup - Scutellinia umbrorum This was the largest Scutellinia that I've ever seen. The cups were 15-20 mm diameter. They were pale orange, no stipe, and very short hairs. Habitat: Growing on soil near tree roots Geotagged,Scutellinia,Scutellinia umbrarum,Scutellinia umbrorum,Summer,United States,eyelash cup,fungus

Distribution

Found in Europe and widely distributed in many parts of North America.

Habitat

Grows on wood

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassPezizomycetes
OrderPezizales
FamilyPyronemataceae
GenusScutellinia
SpeciesScutellinia umbrorum
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United States of America