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Scarlet Cup

Sarcoscypha austriaca

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.

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Brian Parsons
Spotted by
Brian Parsons

Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Mar 19, 2012
Submitted on Mar 23, 2012

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