Alder goblet preferentially grows on decayed wood of alder trees. This fungal species often emerges in the spring, producing small, cup-shaped fruiting bodies that are distinct to its unique life cycle. The fruiting bodies are supported by slender stems, rising elegantly from the forest floor. Alder goblet plays an ecological role in wood decomposition, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom smell
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Alder goblet
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Attributes of Alder goblet
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 35 mm
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom smell
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Alder goblet by these plants:
Willows, Populus
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Alder goblet
Alder goblet tends to grow on wet, rotting plant matter, notably the decayed catkins of Alder trees, but also on those from Poplars and Willows.
