Scarlet cup
Sarcoscypha austriaca
A species of Elf cups. Also known as Scarlet fairy cup.
Emerging early in spring, the scarlet cup is among the first fungi to appear, occasionally even pushing through snow. This mushroom clearly favors cooler temperatures and thrives in regions experiencing significant rainfall. It establishes extensive, prolific colonies. Slugs and various rodents are known to consume this mushroom.
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Attributes of Scarlet cup
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
5 - 30 mm
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 3.5 cm long; scarlet, orange
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin, whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
RedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Scarlet cup by these plants
Willows, Sycamore, Black alder
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Scarlet cup
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Elf cups and allies
Genus
Elf cups
Toxicity and Edibility of Scarlet cup
Is Scarlet cup Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
