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Bird's Nest Fungi

Cyathus striatus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Bird's nest fungi with fuzz on the outside and emerging ones have white "lids"

Habitat:

Mulched, landscaped garden in a rural area

Reference Links:

Cyathus striatus, Cyathus striatus (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Machi
I'm leaning a little more toward Cyathus striatus because of the hairy outside. Maybe the peridioles are just not very developed yet?
Mark Ridgway
Looks like a Cyathus with very small peridioles. Maybe like C.olla?

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Fungus in America
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedNovember 5, 2015

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