Green
Elfcup (Chlorociboria aeruginascens)
C. aeruginascens is a widespread and common ascomycete fungus whose non-fruiting
presence is evidenced by the conspicuous blue-green mycelium stained timbers.
The beautiful cup-shaped fruiting bodies, generally 2 to 5mm across, are far
less frequently encountered. Mainly fruiting during the autumn-winter period,
it is always a pleasure to find fresh specimens of this tiny fungus ...
References:
Buczacki,
S., Shields, C. and Ovenden, D. (2012). Collins
Fungi Guide: The most complete field guide to the mushrooms and toadstools of
Britain & Ireland. London: HarperCollins, p. 604, fig. p. 605.
O’Reilly,
P. (2016). Fascinated by Fungi –
exploring the majesty and mystery, facts and fantasy of the quirkiest kingdom
on earth. Llandysul: First Nature, pp. 92-93.
Phillips,
R. (2006). Mushrooms. London: Pan Macmillan,
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Sterry,
P. and Hughes. B. (2009). Collins
Complete Guide to British Mushrooms and Toadstools. London: HarperCollins,
p. 308, fig. p. 309.
It is very beautiful indeed! Never seen it, or their scarlet cousins
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