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Ascomycota
The cups vary in size ranging from 5 mm in diameter to 2 cm. This fungus is found here in the months of Feb-Mar-Apr. It is believed to appear out of the earth when lightening strikes the spores. It is harvested by the local villagers and sold at about rs 120/kg. It's made in to a local delicacy very dear to the people of Chamba.
Western Himalayas.
Spotted on Mar 20, 2013
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013
