Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Ear Pick Fungus

Facts
Common Name: 
Ear Pick Fungus
Scientific Name: 
Auriscalpium vulgare
Cap Diameter (mm): 
up to 20mm across
Information
Description: 

The tiny Earpick fungus has a distinctive kidney shaped hairy reddish brown cap with a pler margin. The underside of the cap has pointed teeth that are up to 3mm long and are greyish in colour. The stem is dark brown, long, thin and hairy. Although a common species it can be difficult to spot on the forest floor.

Distribution: 

Common and Widespread

Habitat: 

Grows mainly from fallen or buried Pine cones in coniferous woodland, occasionally on Spruce cones.