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

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