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Bay Cup

Peziza badia

— Non-Edible

Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only

Habitat: woodland soil
Peak season: Summer-Fall

Key Identification Features

Irregular dark brown cup fungus up to 8 cm wide
inner surface darker
outer surface paler and granular
grows on soil in woodland especially sandy soils
inedible due to acrid taste

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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