Splash-cup bird's-nest
Cyathus stercoreus
A species of Cyathus. Also known as Dung bird's nest, Splash cups.
True to its name, the splash-cup bird's-nest fungus (Cyathus stercoreus) flourishes on animal droppings or organic debris, producing vast clusters of uniquely shaped fruiting bodies. Each cap curves upward, forming a structure reminiscent of a bird's nest, complete with small, egg-like structures inside. These miniature nests are quite small, reaching a maximum diameter of only 1 centimeter!
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Attributes of Splash-cup bird's-nest
Height
6 - 15 mm
Spore Print Color
Grey-brown to black
Odor
Mild, indistinct, earthy, not particularly notable.
Body Color
BrownBlackRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil, On animal dung
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Splash-cup bird's-nest
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Cyathus
Toxicity and Edibility of Splash-cup bird's-nest
Is Splash-cup bird's-nest Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
