Cheilymenia stercorea is a small, distinctive fungus typically found growing on dung or heavily fertilized soil, reflecting its important role in nutrient cycling. It forms cup-shaped fruiting bodies in vibrant colors, often displaying a finely textured outer surface. Reproducing through spores, cheilymenia stercorea has a preference for warm, moist environments and commonly appears in spring and autumn.
Cap Diameter:
0.5 - 4 mm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct, possibly overpowered by substrate.
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General Info About Cheilymenia stercorea
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Attributes of Cheilymenia stercorea
Cap Diameter
0.5 - 4 mm
Height
0.5 - 1.5 mm
Cap
0.5 - 4 mm across; cup shaped; reddish orange, fading to yellowish; with bristle-like hairs ranging from brownish to yellowish
Flesh
Thin; insubstantial
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, indistinct, possibly overpowered by substrate.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cheilymenia stercorea
Cheilymenia stercorea thrives on dung, primarily favouring that of domestic animals like horses and cows, and sometimes dung from wild animals.
Scientific Classification of Cheilymenia stercorea
