Unidentified Fungus on Islay

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  • May 17, 2022 at 12:34 pm #32354
    Bob Hazell

      I found this fungus on 24th April during a woodland/moorland walk at RSPB Loch Gruinart on Islay. It was during a warm dry spell but obviously the moorland is damp/peaty. It was growing in an area of moss but there may also have been twigs hidden beneath the surface. The cap was approximately 3 cm diameter and is “loosely” cup shaped and coloured orange/brown. The rim is distinctly reddish. The stem was equally about 3cms long although much was initially hidden by moss. it is dark brown/black. The cap does not appear to have either gills or pores but the underside is paler than the top. Consequently I wondered if this may be a cup fungus such as Peziza sp. Any help in narrowing down or identifying the species would be very much appreciated.

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      July 12, 2022 at 12:05 pm #44804
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      Keymaster

        Late reply, did you get an ID?

        Looks like one of the Ciboria species which grow on mummified plant remains.

        July 12, 2022 at 12:18 pm #44805
        Bob Hazell

          Thanks Adam. No I didn’t get any earlier suggestions. Ciboria species would be consistent with my thoughts that it was a cup fungus. Thanks for taking the time to reply and thanks obviously for you thoughts on id. Much appreciated.

          Regards,

          Bob

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