Dudley's Elf Cup is a decomposer that can be found in the spring and fall. It grows on twigs and branches submerged in soil and duff in wooded areas and is distributed east of the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Sarcoscypha dudleyi is scarlet colored (neon reddish-orange) on top and a lighter color on the bottom of its disc. It is uncommon in comparison to other Elf Cups and is most easily distinguished from the others by its "clam-shape" when young. It later flattens with age.

October 26th, 2023 Field Notes - Indian Cave State Park

Habitat:

• Growth Habit: Scattered to Single
• Substrate: Lignicolous [1]
• Tree: [2]

Attachment: Sessile

[1] Growing on submerged wood. [2] Linden