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Scarlet Cup

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Photo by Brian Parsons
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Field Notes

Description:

Red and orange cup-like fungus growing on forest floor in early Spring.

Habitat:

Deciduous forest floor in flood plain. Fungi growing on fallen wood near stream

Notes:

Cups hold water. Speaking to local experts, Sarcoscypha austriaca, is the Scarlet Cup in our area, not Sarcoscypha dudleyi.

Reference Links:

Sarcoscypha dudleyi & Sarcoscypha austriaca (MushroomExpert.Com)

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