Definition

1. Noun:
   • A scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp: "Peziza coccinea" is the scientific name for a specific species of cup fungus, characterized by its bright red or scarlet color and its distinctive cup-shaped fruiting body (ascocarp).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forager carefully identified the Peziza coccinea growing on the damp wood.
  • Under the microscope, the spores of Peziza coccinea were clearly visible.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The name is used in a taxonomic context to precisely identify this species within the genus .
  • Peziza coccinea belongs to the family Pezizaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Peziza (n): The genus name, referring to a large group of cup fungi.
• Ascocarp (n): The cup-shaped fruiting body characteristic of this and other fungi.
• Scarlet cup (n): A common name sometimes used for .

Synonyms

• Scarlet cup fungus: A descriptive common name.
• Red cup fungus: A more general descriptive term.

Notes on Usage

• The term "Peziza coccinea" is primarily used in scientific, mycological (fungus-related), or specialized naturalist contexts. It is a proper noun (the Latin binomial name) and is typically italicized in writing.
• It is not used in everyday conversation but is essential for accurate identification in biology.

Noun

1. a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp