Stalked hairy fairy cup is a small, distinctive fungus typically found on decaying plant matter in damp habitats. Recognizable by its tiny, cup-like shape with hairs on the stalk, it belongs to a family known for intricate and delicate features. It contributes to the ecosystem by decomposing organic material, playing a role in nutrient recycling.
Cap Diameter:
0.5 - 2 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Stalked hairy fairy cup
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Attributes of Stalked hairy fairy cup
Cap Diameter
0.5 - 2 mm
Height
3 - 30 mm
Cap
About 2 mm across; cup shaped, then flattened; whitish to cream; inner surface smooth, underside white hairy
Stem
Stem 0.5 - 3 mm long; distinct, stalked and goblet-shaped to flat; densely covered with long white hairs
Flesh
White
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Stalked hairy fairy cup by these plants:
European beech
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Stalked hairy fairy cup
In woodland and scrub
Distribution Area of Stalked hairy fairy cup
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,northern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
Scientific Classification of Stalked hairy fairy cup
