Urnula padeniana is a species of cup fungus in the family Sarcosomataceae. It was described as new to science in 2013. It has a rubbery, black fruitbody up to 9 cm (3.5 in) in diameter and 7 cm (2.8 in) high, with gelatinous flesh. It spores typically measure 25–30 by 11–13 μm. The fungus is found in North America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Urnula padeniana being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Pezizomycetes
- Order
- Pezizales
- Family
- Sarcosomataceae
- Genus
- Urnula
- Species
- Urnula padeniana
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