Peziza vesiculosa

Common Dung Cup

Peziza vesiculosa, the common dung cup, is a pale brown cup fungus that grows, often in clusters, on manure, composted straw and other nutrient-rich soil. It is common in Europe and also occurs in North America. Like many Peziza species it is hard to separate from relatives without microscopy.

Species profile

Edibility

Toxic

Considered poisonous; cooking may neutralize the toxins, but it is not recommended for eating. MykoWeb lists its edibility as unknown.

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Characteristics

Cup: 1-6 cm across, often clustered; inner surface light to medium brown or pale yellow-brown, often wrinkled; outer surface tan, pale buff or nearly white, granular to scurfy. Margin: Incurved and staying so with age, sometimes cracked. Flesh: Thin, fragile, pale yellow-brown. Spore print: White. Spores: 20-24 x 11-13 um. Key features: Pale brown clustered cups with incurved margins on manure or compost.