Field bird's-nest
Cyathus olla
A species of Cyathus.
The Field Bird's-nest fungus produces spore-containing structures known as peridioles. These reproductive elements bear a strong resemblance to eggs, particularly as they are housed within a cup-shaped fruiting body, much like eggs nestled in a bird's nest, which accounts for its common English designation.
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Attributes of Field bird's-nest
Height
1.5 - 2.5 cm
Cap
Silvery gray; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, On soil, On animal dung
You can find Field bird's-nest by these plants
Field wormwood
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Field bird's-nest
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Cyathus
Toxicity and Edibility of Field bird's-nest
Is Field bird's-nest Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
