Definition

Noun: 1. A common name for various fungi in the family Sarcosomataceae: "Devil's urn" is a colloquial name used to refer to a group of cup-shaped or urn-shaped fungi, typically characterized by their dark, often blackish, leathery or brittle fruiting bodies. These fungi are commonly found on decaying wood.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We found several specimens of devil's urn growing on the old log.
  • The dark, cup-like appearance of the devil's urn makes it easy to identify in the forest.

Advanced Usage

• As a specific mycological term: In mycology (the study of fungi), "devil's urn" is often used specifically for species within the genus , such as .
  • The devil's urn (Urnula craterium) is one of the first fungi to appear in early spring.

Variants and Related Words

• Urn fungus: A more descriptive, alternative common name.
  • The urn fungus is also known as devil's urn.
• Sarcosomataceae: The scientific family name for this group of fungi.

Synonyms

• Urnula (scientific genus name)
• Cup fungus (a broader, less specific term for fungi of a similar shape)

Noun

1. a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae