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Ebony cup

Pseudoplectania nigrella

A species of Pseudoplectania, Also known as Hairy black cup

Ebony cup fruits in spring and grows in forests all throughout the world. It has a very short or absent stem. It is called Ebony cup for both its dark brown to black color and its saucer-shaped growth habit.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 20 mm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Ebony cup

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Attributes of Ebony cup

Cap Diameter

5 - 20 mm

Height

6 - 10 mm

Cap

Up to 2 cm broad; cup-shaped, or almost flat; brownish-black; with an edge that is often wavy and curved slightly inwards

Stem

None, sessile or substipitate

Flesh

1.5 mm thick; tan

Spore Print Color

Pale brown to clear

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Dead Woods

You can find Ebony cup by these plants:

Spruces, Norway spruce, Sitka spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly common in North America

Endangered Species

How to Identify Ebony cup

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Habitat of Ebony cup

Ebony cup often grows on coniferous forest floors where there's well-rotted wood, requiring damp, shady environments for optimal growth.

Scientific Classification of Ebony cup

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Tips for Finding Ebony cup

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Ebony cup

Prefers moist, rich organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Ebony cup

Look for ebony cup in areas with dense coniferous trees, as they provide the necessary shade and moist conditions.
Search for well-rotted wood on the forest floor, which can often harbor ebony cup.
Inspect the ground for scattered or small groups of ebony cup, as they do not typically grow solitarily.
Focus on areas that are naturally damp, as ebony cup thrives in moist environments.

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