Devil's Urn (Urnula craterium)
Devil's Urn (Urnula craterium)
Devil's Urn (Urnula craterium)
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Devil's Urn

Urnula craterium

Life > Fungi > Ascomycota > Pezizomycotina > Pezizomycetes > Pezizomycetidae > Pezizales > Sarcosomataceae > Urnula


Description

The Devil's Urn (Urnula craterium) is a decomposer of buried twigs and logs that can be found in the spring in woodland settings. It's dark-colored, urn-shaped, and generally grows in clusters.


Observations

March 23rd, 2025 Indian Cave State Park
Devil's Urn (Urnula craterium)

Growing from submerged hardwood twig in low woodland draw in mixed Oak/Hickory woodland.


References

Kuo, M. (2018, July). Urnula craterium. Retrieved from the MushroomExpert.Com Web site: http://www.mushroomexpert.com/urnula_craterium.html

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