Orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia)

Orange peel fungus, a reference photo — Photo: The High Fin Sperm Whale · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Aleuria aurantia (orange peel fungus) is a widespread ascomycete fungus in the order Pezizales. The bright orange, cup-shaped ascocarps often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this species its common name.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Orange peel fungus 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.

Easily confused with

Sowerbyella rhenana

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Pyronemataceae
Genus: Aleuria
Species: Aleuria aurantia

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