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Splash-cup bird's-nest

Cyathus stercoreus

A species of Cyathus, Also known as Dung bird's nest, Splash cups

As the name hints, the splash-cup bird's-nest (Cyathus stercoreus) thrives on piles of animal excrement or mulch and blooms in massive colonies of peculiarly-shaped caps. The cap curls up into a shape that resembles a nest, complete with growths within that resemble bird eggs. Each nest is tiny, only growing to 1 cm wide!

Odor:

Mild, indistinct, earthy, not particularly notable.

General Info About Splash-cup bird's-nest

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Attributes of Splash-cup bird's-nest

Height

6 - 15 mm

Spore Print Color

Grey-brown to black

Odor

Mild, indistinct, earthy, not particularly notable.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil, On animal dung

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Splash-cup bird's-nest

The splash-cup bird's-nest grows in disturbed and cultivated areas such as gardens, lawns, and pastures. It grows on woody and organic debris like herbivore dung, manure, well-rotten litter, wood chips, straw, and sawdust.

Scientific Classification of Splash-cup bird's-nest

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Cyathus

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Tips for Finding Splash-cup bird's-nest

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Splash-cup bird's-nest

Manured soil, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Splash-cup bird's-nest

Search in areas with recent mulching using wood chips or straw.
Look around places where herbivores such as rabbits are present, as their droppings can host splash-cup bird's-nest.
Inspect compost heaps or manure piles, especially those that are not regularly turned or disturbed.
Check for splash-cup bird's-nest in dense clusters, especially within organic debris that is slightly decomposed.
Explore greenhouse environments, as splash-cup bird's-nest may grow there year-round.

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