Blistered Cup Fungus

Blistered Cup Fungus - Peziza vesiculosa

Description

Fleshy, cup shaped fungus, inner surface smooth, white then yellow-brown, outer surface white, then yellow-brown, scurfy, and growing to10 cm across.

Similar Species

other cup fungi and Peziza species

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

We recommend that this is verified by an expert from a specimen before submission to NatureSpot.  Microscopic examination of spores is likely to be needed.  Also photograph in habitat; note substrate

Habitat

Dung heaps, well manured ground and rotting straw

When to see it

All year round

UK Status

Widespread in Britain and quite common in specific farm or garden habitat. 

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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