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blistered cup
Peziza vesiculosa
Peziza vesiculosa is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is a common species of Europe, with scattered records in other parts of the world. The pale, cup-shaped ascocarps can grow quite large (up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter) and often form densely packed groups. It is found on nutrient-rich soils, rotting straw and manure and can often be seen on compost heaps. The edibility of Peziza species, including this one, is...
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Description
The pale, cup-shaped ascocarps grow to 1–6 centimetres (1⁄2–2+1⁄2 inches) in width and often form clusters. The spore print is white.
Similar species. The species is difficult to identify from other Peziza without microscopy. Species with purplish tints, particularly within the cup, have been split off into Geoscypha. Similar species may also be found in the Tarzetta and Jafnea genera, as well as purplish species of Legaliana and Phylloscypha.
Range & habitat
The species can be found year-round throughout North America; usually within its December–April season on the West Coast. It is common in Europe, with scattered records in other parts of the world. It is found on nutrient-rich soils, e.g. manure and compost.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 118007.