Plicaria endocarpoides

Plicaria endocarpoides is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is a common European fungus of burnt ground, appearing from spring to autumn as dark brownish-coloured cups[1] up to 6 cm in diameter, usually in groups. The caps usually flatten with age.[1]

Plicaria endocarpoides
Plicaria endocarpoides
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P. endocarpoides
Binomial name
Plicaria endocarpoides
Berk., 1855

Plicaria trachycarpa is similar.[1]

References

  1. Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.

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