Red-fruited pixie cup is a distinctive type of fungus often found in mossy or damp environments. It features bright red, cup-shaped fruiting bodies on top of slender, pale stalks that resemble tiny goblets. These structures serve as support for the spore-producing surfaces. Red-fruited pixie cup has a symbiotic relationship with algae and typically grows on rotting wood.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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General Info About Red-fruited pixie cup
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Attributes of Red-fruited pixie cup
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Red-fruited pixie cup
Forest, rocky, disturbed areas
Scientific Classification of Red-fruited pixie cup
