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Scarlet cup

Sarcoscypha austriaca

A species of Elf cups, Also known as Scarlet fairy cup

One of the first mushrooms to appear in the spring, the scarlet cup sometimes pops out of snow. Definitely a cool-season mushroom, the scarlet cup also prefers areas with high rainfall. It forms large colonies and it's very abundant. Slugs and various rodents like to feed on this mushroom.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Scarlet cup

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Attributes of Scarlet cup

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

5 - 30 mm

Cap Shape

Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Stem

Stem 3.5 cm long; scarlet, orange

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Thin, whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Red

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Scarlet cup by these plants:

Willows, Sycamore, Black alder

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Scarlet cup

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Habitat of Scarlet cup

Scarlet cup thrives in moist woodlands, particularly in mossy areas with abundant fallen hardwood debris such as sticks and logs.

Scientific Classification of Scarlet cup

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Tips for Finding Scarlet cup

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Scarlet cup

Moist, moss-covered, nutrient-rich.

What are Some Tips for Finding Scarlet cup

Search in woodlands with plenty of fallen hardwood matter, especially where moss is present.
Look around areas with heavy leaf litter, as scarlet cup may often be hidden underneath.
Focus on spots with decaying hardwood, such as hazel, to find clusters of scarlet cup.
Investigate partially buried twigs and branches as scarlet cup can grow on wood that isn't obvious on the surface.
Use a gentle hand to move moss and leaf litter aside without disturbing the natural habitat too much.

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