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Rufous rubber cup

Galiella rufa

A species of Galiella, Also known as Rubber cup

The rufous rubber cup is a tiny, cup-shaped, reddish-brown mushroom that commonly grows on twigs and fallen branches. The species is considered inedible, and its modest look almost certainly wouldn't attract anyone to consume it.

Cap Diameter:

1.5 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Rufous rubber cup

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Attributes of Rufous rubber cup

Cap Diameter

1.5 - 5 cm

Height

1 - 2.5 cm

Cap

Cap 5 cm across; brown, reddish; margin incurved

Stem

Stem 1 cm long, 5 mm thick

Flesh

Gelatinous, rubbery; grayish

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Rufous rubber cup

The rufous rubber cup can be found in forests. It grows on dead or decaying wood, mostly fallen logs, branches, and sticks, but also on buried wood.

Distribution Area of Rufous rubber cup

Eastern North America

Scientific Classification of Rufous rubber cup

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Toxicity and Edibility of Rufous rubber cup

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Is Rufous rubber cup Toxic?

Rufous rubber cup is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Rufous rubber cup

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What are Some Tips for Finding Rufous rubber cup

Investigate areas with an abundance of downed hardwood, such as forests or woodlands.
Search around or under decaying logs, sticks, or branches, especially where the wood is visibly breaking down.
Check for rufous rubber cup's presence throughout suitable habitats, as they often grow in groupings.
Approach your search with patience, scanning the ground slowly to spot the small clusters or individual rufous rubber cup.
Return to known habitats of decaying hardwood, as rufous rubber cup may recur in these places.

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