orange peel fungus
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of cup fungus: A specific species of discomycete fungus (Aleuria aurantia) characterized by its distinctive, brightly colored fruiting body that resembles orange peel.
Usage
- The orange peel fungus is a common sight on disturbed soil or along paths in late summer and autumn.
- While the orange peel fungus is not poisonous, it is generally considered inedible due to its tough texture and lack of flavor.
- You can identify the orange peel fungus by its brilliant orange color and its cup-like or saucer-like shape.
Advanced Usage
- In mycology: The term orange peel fungus is used as a common name to distinguish from other cup fungi, such as the scarlet elf cup ().
Variants and Related Words
- Aleuria aurantia (n): The scientific, Latin name for the orange peel fungus.
Synonyms
- Orange cup fungus (n): A direct synonym describing its shape and color.
Noun
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a discomycete with bright orange cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies and pale orange exteriors
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