Violet crown cup
Sarcosphaera coronaria
A species of Sarcosphaera. Also known as Violet crowned-cup, Crown fungus.
The violet crown cup is a species of fungi characterized by its cup-shaped fruiting bodies. While it hasn't been officially designated as poisonous, there are many documented instances of people experiencing negative reactions after ingesting it. Consequently, the violet crown cup is regarded with suspicion and should ideally not be consumed.
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Attributes of Violet crown cup
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 15 cm across; irregularly, starlike manner; pinkish lilac to violet, gray or brownish tones
Flesh
Brittle; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhitePurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Violet crown cup by these plants
Subalpine fir, Firs, Silver fir
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Violet crown cup
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Cup fungi
Genus
Sarcosphaera
Toxicity and Edibility of Violet crown cup
Is Violet crown cup Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
