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Peziza badia

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Field Notes

Description:

Peziza badia is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is one of the more familiar of the cup fungi of Europe, appearing as irregular dark brown cups up to 8 cm in diameter, often in small groups.
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Habitat:

The species apears on soil in woodland,but tends to be seen more frequently on sandy soils and favours bare ground, e.g. at the sides of paths. This is a frequently observed European species with scattered records from many other parts of the world.

Notes:

Spotted in a mix forest near my house,in the pine tree area,that have burned last summer

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Wow!! Thanks for sharing this lovely spot!!

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