Catkin cup typically appears in spring, growing on decaying catkins of hardwood species, especially willows and alders. This fungus is recognized by its small, cup-shaped fruiting bodies, which begin as spherical then open up. They display a smooth texture and a distinctive dark color, fading as they age. Environmentally, catkin cup has a role in breaking down and recycling organic material.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 7 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Catkin cup
Instantly identify mushrooms with a snap
Snap a photo for instant mushroom ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on edible guidelines, toxicity, medical value, habitat, culture, and foraging techniques, etc.
Download the App for Free
Attributes of Catkin cup
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 mm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
5 - 10 mm across; cup-shaped, then flattened; light brown; outer surface smooth
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem up to 3 cm long; slender, equal; cap-colored; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; firm; brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White, cream or yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
