A species of Humaria, Also known as Brown-haired fairy cup
Hairy fairy cup is distinguished by its distinctive small, half-sphere shaped cups covered in fine hairs. They have a brownish hue and typically grow clustered on decomposing wood, playing an ecological role in breaking down dead plant material. Hairy fairy cup tends to appear in temperate regions, especially during moist conditions in woodlands.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 3 cm
Odor:
No distinct odor detected.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hairy fairy cup
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Attributes of Hairy fairy cup
Cap Diameter
2 - 3 cm
Height
5 - 15 mm
Cap
Reaching widths of 2 - 3 cm when mature; goblet shaped; white or pale bluish; smooth
Flesh
Brittle; brownish or pale
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
No distinct odor detected.
Body Color
Brown
White
Blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, On soil
You can find Hairy fairy cup by these plants:
Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Hairy fairy cup
Hairy fairy cup typically thrives in areas where hardwood trees are prevalent, either on the forest floor or associated with highly decayed hardwood debris.
