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Black Bird's nest Fungi

Cyathus

Description:

The bird's-nest fungi named Cyathus has black peridioles (look like eggs within the cups or nests), In most cases, the nest begin as closed, cushionlike structures with lids that open to permit spor dispersal. The cups hold rain drops.

1 Species ID Suggestions

EduHerNav
EduHerNav 10 years ago
Common nest fungi
Cyathus stercoreus


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Vermont, USA

Spotted on Sep 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 14, 2013

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