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Palomino cup

Peziza repanda

A species of Brown vases.

The palomino cup is a petite, somewhat leathery, cup-shaped fungus typically observed thriving on or in close proximity to decaying hardwood trees. Its cap, which is inverted and cup-like, frequently exhibits edges that curl inward, resulting in an overall asymmetrical appearance for the mushroom. The designation palomino in its popular name alludes to the mushroom's hue, which closely resembles the coat color of a palomino horse.

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Attributes of Palomino cup

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Cap Diameter
2 - 12 cm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 12 cm across; pale brown or whitish; upper surface smoother; margin often splitting
Flesh
Brittle; brownish, pale
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Palomino cup

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Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Cup fungi
Genus
Brown vases
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Toxicity and Edibility of Palomino cup

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Is Palomino cup Toxic?

The palomino cup's toxic properties are not fully understood and warrant additional investigation. Nevertheless, this cup fungus shares a close genetic lineage with the harmful Peziza vesiculosa, known to induce digestive issues upon consumption. Given the absence of verified safety, it is advisable to refrain from consuming this species as well.

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