Aleuria aurantia
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The Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is a widespread fungus. The cup-shaped ascocarps (fruiting bodies) give this species its common name.
[edit] Description
It is a distinctive fungus which comprises a wavy-edged, saucer-shaped disc up to 10 cm across. The upper surface is bright orange and smooth while the lower surface is greyish orange and rather powdery. Alueria is edible but should not be considered food, beware as some species of Odetia that look similar are poisonous.
[edit] Distribution and habitat
The orange peel fungus grows on bare clay or disturbed soil in California and through out North America. Aleuria auratia fruits mainly in late summer and autumn.
[edit] References
- Nilsson, S. & Persson, O. (1977) Fungi of Northern Europe 1: Larger Fungi (Excluding Gill Fungi). Penguin Books.
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