Orange Peel Fungus
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Orange Peel Fungus
Aleuria
Orange Peel Fungus looks just like a bright orange peel! It grows on the ground and is quite colorful.
Habitat: Sunny places
Appearance
The Orange Peel Fungus is a brilliant orange, cup-shaped fungus that resembles a discarded orange peel. Its wavy, irregular edges and bright color make it highly distinctive on the forest floor or disturbed ground. The inner surface is smooth, while the outer surface is often lighter and fuzzy.
KingdomFungiPhylumAscomycotaClassPezizomycetesOrderPezizalesFamilyPyronemataceaeGenusAleuria
Category
FungiRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It gets its name from its uncanny resemblance to a discarded orange peel!
It's a type of 'cup fungus,' known for its distinctive open, cup-like shape.
This fungus loves to grow in disturbed soil along paths and gardens.
You might hear a tiny 'puff' if you tap a mature fungus, releasing a cloud of spores!
Special abilities
Ability
Decomposition Dynamo
Orange Peel Fungus can break down tough organic matter because of special enzymes that help them recycle nutrients.
Ability
Spore Shooter
Orange Peel Fungus has tiny spore sacks that burst with a puff, helping them spread their spores far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1-3 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 2-10 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Fall
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
depends on
Common Oak
Quercus robur
Decomposes fallen oak leaves and woody debris.
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
Slugs occasionally feed on the soft fruiting bodies.
symbiotic with
Hay Bacillus
Bacillus subtilis
Works with soil bacteria to cycle nutrients efficiently.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
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.
Also known as
Orange Cup FungusOrange Peel Cup
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Orange Peel Fungus?
1-3 cm
Is Orange Peel Fungus edible?
edible
How big is Orange Peel Fungus?
2-10 cm
Where is Orange Peel Fungus usually found?
Sunny places
What does Orange Peel Fungus grow on?
soil
When is Orange Peel Fungus in season?
Fall
What color are Orange Peel Fungus spores?
White
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