Biology:Otidea cochleata

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Short description: Species of fungus

Otidea cochleata
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O. cochleata
Binomial name
Otidea cochleata
L.], 1753

Otidea cochleata is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. This is a rare European species occurring singly or in small groups on soil in woodland. The fruiting body appears from spring to late autumn as a brown, irregularly shaped cup, split down one side, up to 5 cm high and the same across.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7108729 entry