Saturday, 04 February 2012

Orange Peel Fungus

Facts
Common Name: 
Orange Peel Fungus
Scientific Name: 
Aleuria aurantia
Cap Diameter (mm): 
10-50
Information
Description: 
An unmistakable orange cup or irregular disc which as the common name suggests looks like discarded orange peel.
Habitat: 
Common; September to January; singly or in groups on bare soil, often on embankments or amongst grass and herbs at the edge of woods.