Peziza vesiculosa, commonly known as the common dung cup,[1] is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae.

Peziza vesiculosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Pezizaceae
Genus: Peziza
Species:
P. vesiculosa
Binomial name
Peziza vesiculosa
Bull. (1790)

Description

edit

The pale, cup-shaped ascocarps grow to 1–6 centimetres (122+12 inches) in width and often form clusters. The spore print is white.[2]

Similar species

edit

The species is difficult to identify from other Peziza without microscopy.[2] Species with purplish tints, particularly within the cup, have been split off into Geoscypha. Similar species may also be found in the Tarzetta and Jafnea genera, as well as purplish species of Legaliana and Phylloscypha.[2]

Distribution and habitat

edit

The species can be found year-round throughout North America; usually within its December–April season on the West Coast.[2] It is common in Europe, with scattered records in other parts of the world.[citation needed] It is found on nutrient-rich soils, e.g. manure and compost.[2]

Toxicity

edit

The species is considered poisonous.[3]

References

edit
Peziza vesiculosa
 Smooth hymenium
 No distinct cap
 Hymenium attachment is not applicable
 Lacks a stipe
 Ecology is saprotrophic
 Edibility is poisonous
  1. ^ Arora, David (1986). Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to the fleshy fungi (Second ed.). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-0-89815-169-5.
  2. ^ a b c d e Audubon (2023). Mushrooms of North America. Knopf. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-593-31998-7.
  3. ^ Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 371. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.

Further reading

edit
edit