Scarlet cup
Sarcoscypha coccinea
A species of Elf cups. Also known as Scarlet elf cap, Scarlet elfcup.
The Scarlet Cup is quite conspicuous. This cup-shaped fungus features a pale, slightly hairy exterior, while its vibrant red interior is the origin of its common name. Its habitat is predominantly deciduous woodlands.
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Attributes of Scarlet cup
Cap Diameter
5 - 50 mm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 4 cm across; bright scarlet; surface smooth
Stem
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, typically undistinguished fungal scent.
Body Color
RedWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Mosses
You can find Scarlet cup by these plants
European beech, Ashes
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?
The scarlet cup mushroom could be harmful if ingested. It's advisable to avoid contact with it.
