Orange peel fungus
Aleuria aurantia
A species of Aleuria. Also known as Orange-peel.
Known as the orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) for good reason, its fruiting structures bear a striking resemblance to discarded orange peels. This species exhibits an uneven, folded appearance and a vibrant orange coloration. Typically emerging directly from the ground, the orange peel fungus is widespread throughout temperate areas of North America and Europe, as well as select regions of Chile.
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Attributes of Orange peel fungus
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 7 cm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
1.5 - 7 cm across; cup-shaped, irregularly shaped; orange
Flesh
Brittle; pale yellow to orangish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, pleasantly non-distinctive.
Body Color
WhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Orange peel fungus by these plants
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Orange peel fungus
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Pyronemataceae
Genus
Aleuria
Toxicity and Edibility of Orange peel fungus
Is Orange peel fungus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
