Cellar cup
Peziza cerea
A species of Brown vases.
Internally, this fungus presents a hue ranging from yellowish-grey to beige, with a diameter under 5 cm, characterized by a granular or brittle texture. The stipe, when present, is small and laterally positioned, or may be entirely absent. Spores are smooth, elliptical, and exhibit a colouration of white, cream, or yellowish. The exterior of the cup is white.
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Attributes of Cellar cup
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Cap
less than 5 cm across; round, cuplike shape; yellow grey to beige internally, exterior white
Flesh
Granular or brittle, firm; whitish
Spore Print Color
White, cream or yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Widely distributed throughout America and Europe
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cellar cup
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Cup fungi
Genus
Brown vases
Toxicity and Edibility of Cellar cup
Is Cellar cup Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
