Stalked scarlet cup
Sarcoscypha occidentalis
A species of Elf cups.
Among the initial fungi to emerge in spring, the stalked scarlet cup frequently pushes through the snow. Its vivid, bright red fruiting body makes it highly conspicuous. While this fragile mushroom is deemed non-toxic, it's considered unpalatable due to its lack of culinary utility.
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Attributes of Stalked scarlet cup
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 mm
Height
3 - 10 mm
Cap
Cap 5 - 20 mm across; cup-shaped; red; smooth; margin curled unwards, wavy, scalloped
Stem
Stem 1 - 3 cm long; whitish
Flesh
Thin
Spore Print Color
Whitish cream
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
RedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Leaf or Needle Litter
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Stalked scarlet cup
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Elf cups and allies
Genus
Elf cups
Toxicity and Edibility of Stalked scarlet cup
Is Stalked scarlet cup Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
