Cheilymenia fimicola
| Cheilymenia fimicola | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Pyronemataceae |
| Genus: | Cheilymenia |
| Species: | C. fimicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Cheilymenia fimicola Bagl., 1866
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Cheilymenia coprinaria | |
Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.
Description
The fungus grows as orange flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age.[1]
Similar species
It may be closely related to species of Aleuria.[1]
Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea, and Cheilymenia theleboloides.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Occurring in Europe,[2] specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle.[1]
Edibility
It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. pp. 287–288. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.
- ^ Buczacki, Stefan (1992). Collins Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins. p. 221. ISBN 0-00-219978-5.
Further reading