Peziza arvernensis
| Peziza arvernensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Pezizaceae |
| Genus: | Peziza |
| Species: | P. arvernensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Peziza arvernensis Boud. (1879)
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Peziza sylvestris | |
Peziza arvernensis, commonly known as the boring brown cup fungus or fairy tub,[2] is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. The ascocarps appear as cups, growing up to 8 cm (3+1⁄8 in) across.[2] Their exterior is pale tan and the interior is brown.[1] Peziza vesiculosa and P. violacea are similar, young specimens of the latter having a violet hue.[1]
This species often appears in small groups on soil in broad-leaved woodland, especially with beech. It is widespread in Europe with a few records from North and South America.
References
- ^ a b c Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. pp. 290–291. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.
- ^ a b Arora, David (1986) [1979]. Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi (2nd ed.). Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press. p. 821. ISBN 978-0-89815-170-1.
Further reading
- Jordan, Michael (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. Frances Lincoln Publishers. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-7112-2379-0.
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| Peziza arvernensis | |
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| Smooth hymenium | |
| Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable | |
| Lacks a stipe | |
| Ecology is saprotrophic | |
| Edibility is unknown | |