| Cheilymenia fimicola | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Pyronemataceae |
| Genus: | Cheilymenia |
| Species: | C. fimicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheilymenia fimicola Bagl., 1866 | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Cheilymenia coprinaria | |
Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.
The fungus grows as orange flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age. [1]
It may be closely related to species of Aleuria . [1]
Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea , and Cheilymenia theleboloides. [1]
Occurring in Europe, [2] specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle. [1]
It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly. [1]
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