Peziza vesiculosa

*Peziza vesiculosa*

Mycological characteristics
Peziza vesiculosa Mycological characteristics
	Smooth hymenium
	No distinct cap
	Hymenium attachment is not applicable
	Lacks a stipe
	Ecology is saprotrophic
	Edibility is poisonous

Peziza vesiculosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Class:	Pezizomycetes
Order:	Pezizales
Family:	Pezizaceae
Genus:	Peziza
Species:	P. vesiculosa
Binomial name
	Peziza vesiculosa; Bull. (1790)

Last updated September 08, 2025

Peziza vesiculosa, commonly known as the common dung cup,^[1] is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae.

Description

The pale, cup-shaped ascocarps grow to 1–6 centimetres (1⁄2–2+1⁄2 inches) in width and often form clusters. The spore print is white.^[2]

Similar species

The species is difficult to identify from other Peziza without microscopy.^[2] Species with purplish tints, particularly within the cup, have been split off into Geoscypha . Similar species may also be found in the Tarzetta and Jafnea genera, as well as purplish species of Legaliana and Phylloscypha .^[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species can be found year-round throughout North America; usually within its December–April season on the West Coast.^[2] It is common in Europe, with scattered records in other parts of the world.^{[ citation needed ]} It is found on nutrient-rich soils, e.g. manure and compost.^[2]

Toxicity

The species is considered poisonous,^[3] although cooking may neutralize the toxins.^[1]

References

1 2 Arora, David (1986) [1979]. Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi (2nd ed.). Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press. p. 823. ISBN 978-0-89815-170-1.
1 2 3 4 5 Audubon (2023). Mushrooms of North America. Knopf. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-593-31998-7.
↑ Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 371. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.

External links

Peziza vesiculosa in Index Fungorum
Peziza vesiculosa at GBIF

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[Arora1986-1] 1 2 Arora, David (1986) [1979]. Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi (2nd ed.). Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press. p. 823. ISBN 978-0-89815-170-1.

[:0-2] 1 2 3 4 5 Audubon (2023). Mushrooms of North America. Knopf. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-593-31998-7.

[3] Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 371. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.

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