A species of Brown vases, Also known as Pig's ears
Fruitbodies of the bay cup (Peziza badia) species appear directly on the ground; they have no stems. The inverted cap forms a bowl with the spore-producing cells on the inside; mature spores will be released in a cloud by any sort of movement or friction inside the cup, even the dropping of a few grains of sand.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, not particularly distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bay cup
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Attributes of Bay cup
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Up to 8 cm in diameter; irregular cups; reddish brown or tan-brown; inner surface smooth, outer surface scurfy or granular
Flesh
Thin; fragile; reddish brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
More familiar
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Bay cup
The bay cup can be found in wood and wooded areas, often on footpaths, and mostly in relation to conifers. It is associated with heavily compacted soil, sandy soil, or sawdust, and it's found growing on decomposing forest litter.
Distribution Area of Bay cup
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,northern Asia,New Zealand
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Is Bay cup Toxic?
If consumed, the bay cup mushroom can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some people, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and stomach cramps.
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Tips for Finding Bay cup
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Bay cup
Compacted heavy soils with gravel or shale.
What are Some Tips for Finding Bay cup
Inspect forest pathways and areas where the soil seems compact and heavy.
Look for bay cup among patches of gravel or shale, as they often appear in these substrates.
While exploring, pay attention to the footpaths within forests, as bay cup is commonly associated with these environments.
Gently search under forest debris without disturbing the environment, to uncover any hidden bay cup.
Explore consistently, as bay cup could be small and camouflaged within its typical habitats.
How to Clean and Preserve Bay cup
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