Scarlet Elf Cup
FamilySarcoscyphaceae
EdibilityEdible (cook well)
HabitatDamp hardwood sticks
SeasonLate Winter-Spring
About the Scarlet Elf Cup
Sarcoscypha austriaca, a scarlet cup on waterlogged sticks, often the only mushroom out in February. Cooked traditionally in parts of central Europe, usually fried or in soups. Raw cups can upset the stomach. Its bright color against gray winter woods makes it a favorite photograph.
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