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Cup fungus
Bisporella citrina (Batsch.:Fr.) Korf & Carp.
Fruiting Body

Apothecium up to 3 mm diameter; stalk a short base

Spores

Ascospores 9-14 x 3-5 µm, elliptical, smooth, hyaline, 1-septate.

Diagnostic macroscopic feature

Gregarious yellow apothecia on down logs

Nutritional Mode

Saprobe

Substrate

On down logs, gregarious; saprobes

Habitat

Woodlands

Fruiting Season

Summer, especially abundant in fall

Common name

Lemon drops; Yellow fairy cups

 
     
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