Cedar Cup

Cedar Cup - Geopora sumneriana

Description

A large cup fungus, partly buried, and almost always under Cedars.  It appears in Spring.   The outside is hairy and brown, the inner surface smooth and cream. 

Similar Species

Whilst there are many similar cups, the early appearance in Spring and association with cedars usually confirms identification.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph in habitat, and you must note substrate and associated tree species

Habitat

Cedar trees

When to see it

February to May

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Additional images

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