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Humaria hemisphaerica

Glazed Cup

Humaria hemisphaerica — 2024-08-03
Scientific identification
Humaria hemisphaerica (F.H.Wigg.) Fuckel
Family
Pyronemataceae
Class
Pezizomycetes
Genus
Humaria

Names across languages

  • English: Glazed Cup
  • German: Halbkugeliger Borstenbecherling
  • Estonian: Pruun harjasliudik
  • Russian: Гумария полушаровидная

The scientific profile

From the latest record: 2024-08-03.

Hymenium

Smooth, hymenial surface exposed in mature specimens.

Cap

Hemispherical, initially covered in a layer of white mycelium, later revealing orange-brown to dark brown surface.

Hymenium Attachment

N/A.

Stipe

Absent or rudimentary.

Spore print

Spore Print: White to pale yellow.

Ecology

Saprobic, often found on well-decayed wood or forest floor rich in organic material.

Edibility

Unknown, not recommended for consumption.

Fruit body

Typically 1-3 cm in diameter.

Microscopy

Spores are elliptical and hyaline.

Odour

Not significant or mild earthy.

Overview

Ascomycete fungus recognizable by its hemispherical fruit bodies and the smooth hymenial surface that is exposed as the fruit body matures.

1870). Jb. Nassau. Ver. Naturk. 23-24: 322 (’1869-70′).

Field encounters

03/Aug/24, 4:52 PM

Treppoja Cascade, Kloogaranna, Harjumaa, Estonia

In mixed forest, on mossy ground

59°21'00.8"N 24°15'56.5"E

🔆 Shade, sunny still weather, evening sun

Original Instagram post

03/Sep/23, 4:31 PM

Kadriorg, Tallinn, Harju County

Urban park zone with oak (Quercus robur) plantations, on soil with decaying wood and leaves remains

59°26'22.7"N 24°47'44.0"E

🔆 Bright sun after the rain, deep forest shadow

Original Instagram post

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