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Orange Peel Fungus

Aleuria aurantia

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Description:

i found this orange fungus in a mix eucaliptus,oaks and platano trees forest.it was rainning and i have to take the wood piece to photographe latter,there it is the result,i love this fungi:-)
The Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is a widespread ascomycete fungus in the order Pezizales. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped ascocarps often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this species its common name.

[edit] DescriptionIn Europe, the orange peel may be confused with Otidea or Caloscypha species that are poisonous or of unknown edibility. The North American Audubon Mushroom Field Guide lists orange peel fungi as edible, though not necessarily choice, with no particularly notable continental lookalikes.

Habitat:

The orange peel fungus grows on bare clay or disturbed soil throughout North America and Europe. Aleuria aurantia fruits mainly in late summer and autumn.

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Comments (6)

thanks for the coments.it was the first fungus of this kind that i spot,beautiful colour
ok,Edward i'll confirm now,thanks very much because i don had any idea about this fungus

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PublishedDecember 1, 2011

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