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Black Bird's nest Fungi

Cyathus

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Description:

The bird's-nest fungi named Cyathus has black peridioles (look like eggs within the cups or nests), In most cases, the nest begin as closed, cushionlike structures with lids that open to permit spor dispersal. The cups hold rain drops.

Species ID Suggestions

Common nest fungi

Cyathus stercoreus
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2013

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