Cheilymenia fimicola
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| Species: | C. fimicola
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| Cheilymenia fimicola Bagl., 1866
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Cheilymenia coprinaria | |
Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.
This is a common European species appearing throughout the year as orange discs up to 5 mm in diameter, singly or clustered on dung,[1] usually from cows.
The fungus grows as flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age. It may be closely related to species of Aleuria.[1] It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.[1]
Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea, and Cheilymenia theleboloides.[1]
References[]
Further reading[]
- Buczacki, Stefan (1992). Collins Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins. p. 221. ISBN 0-00-219978-5.
- Cheilymenia fimicola at Index Fungorum
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