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Scarlet Elf Cup Mushroom - Sarcoscypha coccinea #65167647
Description
The saprobic fungus grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots on forest floors, generally buried under leaf litter or in the soil. The cup-shaped fruit bodies are usually produced during the cooler months of winter and early spring. The brilliant red interior of the cupsââ¬âfrom which both the common and scientific names are derivedââ¬âcontrasts with the lighter-colored exterior.