Rufous rubber cup
Galiella rufa
A species of Galiella. Also known as Rubber cup.
The small, cup-shaped, reddish-brown mushroom known as the rufous rubber cup frequently appears on twigs and fallen branches. This species is not considered edible, and its unassuming appearance offers little to tempt anyone to eat it.
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Attributes of Rufous rubber cup
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 5 cm
Height
1 - 2.5 cm
Cap
Cap 5 cm across; brown, reddish; margin incurved
Stem
Stem 1 cm long, 5 mm thick
Flesh
Gelatinous, rubbery; grayish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlackOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Rufous rubber cup
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Sarcosomataceae
Genus
Galiella
Toxicity and Edibility of Rufous rubber cup
Is Rufous rubber cup Toxic?
The rufous rubber cup poses a health risk; consuming it could trigger various adverse effects. It's advisable to avoid contact with this fungi.
