Common Eyelash
Scutellinia scutellata
Summary 2
Trails: Griffin
Found on well-rotted wood
Saprophytic
Scutellinia scutellata, commonly known as the eyelash cup, the Molly eye-winker, the scarlet elf cap, the eyelash fungus or the eyelash pixie cup, is a small saprophytic fungus of the genus Scutellinia. It is the type species of Scutellinia, as well as being the most common and widespread. The fruiting bodies are small red cups with distinct long, dark hairs or "eyelashes". These eyelashes are the most distinctive feature and are easily visible with a magnifying glass. The species is common in North America and Europe, and has been recorded on every continent. S. scutellata is found on rotting wood and in other damp habitats, typically growing in small groups, sometimes forming clusters. It is popular among mushroom hunters due to its unusual "eyelash" hairs, making it memorable and easy to identify.
Fontes e Créditos
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- Adaptado por Leslie Flint de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scutellinia_scutellata
