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Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup
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Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup
lachnum virgineum
The Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup is a tiny mushroom that looks like a little cup with fuzzy edges! It often grows on decaying wood, helping to break it down and make the soil rich.
Habitat: They live in damp, shady areas of forests, usually on decaying wood.
Appearance
The Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup is a tiny, pure white fungus with a shallow cup-shaped cap and a slender stalk. Its most distinctive feature is the dense fringe of white hairs around the cup's margin, making it look quite fuzzy.
KingdomFungiPhylumAscomycotaClassLeotiomycetesOrderHelotialesFamilyLachnaceaeGenusLachnum
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It often grows so close together, it looks like a carpet of tiny white cups!
Its scientific name means "woolly virgin," describing its white, fuzzy look!
Look closely, and you might spot what looks like a tiny eyelash growing on wood!
These fungi are so small, a single raindrop could fill many of their cups!
Special abilities
Ability
Fuzzy Grip
Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup has a hairy margin that helps it capture airborne moisture and potentially assist in spore dispersal.
Ability
Nature's Recycler
Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup can break down dead wood because of specialized enzymes that help them recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Ability
Miniature Explorer
Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup has a tiny size that allows it to colonize small pieces of decaying wood, exploiting niche environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 0.3-1 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 0.1-0.3 cm
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Fall, winter, spring
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
eaten by
Springtail
Folsomia candida
Tiny springtails graze on its fungal tissues.
depends on
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
It decomposes fallen branches of this tree.
eaten by
Mold Mite
Tyrophagus putrescentiae
Microscopic mites may graze on its delicate tissues.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Fairy Cup MushroomHairy Cup FungusWood Cup Fungi
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup?
0.3-1 cm
Is Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup edible?
inedible
How big is Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup?
0.1-0.3 cm
Where is Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup usually found?
They live in damp, shady areas of forests, usually on decaying wood.
What does Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup grow on?
wood
When is Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup in season?
Fall, winter, spring
What color are Stalked Hairy Fairy Cup spores?
White
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