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Scarlet cup

Sarcoscypha coccinea

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Mixed forest.The saprobic fungus grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots on forest floors, generally buried under leaf litter or in the soil.

Notes:

Valentine's day special!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
SukanyaDatta
Ditto...ing Neil's comment...the cour is so vivid too.
Neil Ross
Wow, cool spotting, Mauron. Perfect for Valentine's Day, albeit a day late. A wonderful find.
Jae
Wow nice one, Mauron.

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The Color Red
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Beauty of Decay
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2020

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