Birds nest mushroom

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Crucibulum laeve, common bird's-nest fungus: identification pictures (images), habitat, edible or poisonous; taxonomy, etymology, synonyms, similar species

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Bird's nest fungi are a unique and spectacular class of fungi. These fungi develop round spore capsules that look just like eggs in a bird's nest. Truly one of the more fascinating fungi species, bird's

Clustered fruitbodies of Bird's Nest fungus (Cyathus striatus, Nidulariaceae). Found on woodclippings at Vilnius Botanic Garden. This species has an interesting ecology (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyathus_striatus). Fieldstack taken in the shade and without tripod (it shows). Eighteen images assembled with Zerene Stacker. Sony A6500, E3.5/30mm macro; ISO-400, f/3.5, 1/50s,-0.7step, natural light. Focus ring for separate exposures.

The Birds Nest Fungi is an inedible funus that consists of 5 genera: Crucibulum, Cyathus, Mycocalia, Nidula & Nidularia. Come find out how to identify them!

Fluted Bird's Nest

These are cute little Bird's Nest Fungi in the Nidulariaceae family of fungi. The nests contain tiny "eggs" that are really spore sacs called peridioles. Look close to see how the eggs have splashed out of the nest by the action of raindrops. There are many different kinds of these fungi, and I won't try to guess which one this is - but maybe genus Cyathus? (On the way to Twin Lakes, North Umpqua River, Oregon, 29 March 2013)

This must be one of the cutest fungi I have ever seen! It really looks like a miniature bird’s nest with eggs. . The egg’s nest is the fruiting body of the fungus. Remember, the fruiting body is the...

Birds Nest Fungi

Bird's Nest Fungus, Orange County, North Carolina, USA

CalPhotos: Crucibulum laeve; White-egg Bird's Nest Fungus

Kew Gardens on Instagram: "TINY BIRD’S NESTS 👀 👇 This is the common bird’s nest fungus (Crucibulum laeve) which looks like a miniature nest cradling a clutch of eggs. These flattened ‘eggs’ contain spores and when hit by raindrops they spread their spores. You can find this unique fungus in woodlands as well as on wood chippings or bark mulches – just be prepared to look very closely! #BirdsNest #KewGardens #CrucibulumLaeve #FungiFantatic #Fungi #Mushroom #MushroomHunting #FungiHunter"

Inedible, but still pretty neat. Found in Pennsylvania #mycology

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Fluted bird's nest or cyathus striatus