Cedar Cup (Geopora sumneriana)
G.
sumneriana is an unusual ascomycete fungus which is typically
found partially buried in small groups beneath cedar trees in parks, gardens
and churchyards. This relatively large cup fungus initially develops underground as a hairy orange-brown to reddish-brown sphere before breaking through the soil
surface and opening up to form a crown-shaped cup. It is a widespread
though generally uncommon find in Britain. The above examples, including two specimens growing through the cracks in a tarmac path, were taken recently in an ancient
churchyard in West Sussex …
References:
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Phillips, R. (2006). Mushrooms. London: Pan Macmillan, p. 367, fig. p. 366 (b).
Sterry, P. and Hughes. B. (2009). Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms
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