Cyathus helenae

Cyathus helenae H.J.Brodie

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Cyathus helenae by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	0
April	0
May	0
June	2
July	2
August	2
September	4
October	5
November	2
December	0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Alberta 14 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 2 records · Foraging rules
Manitoba 1 records · Foraging rules

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About

Cyathus helenae or Helena's bird's nest is a species of fungus in the genus Cyathus, family Nidulariaceae. Like other members of the Nidulariaceae, C. helenae resembles a tiny bird's nest filled with 'eggs'—spore-containing structures known as peridioles. It was initially described by mycologist Harold Brodie in 1966, who found it growing on mountain scree in Alberta, Canada. C. helenae's life cycle allows it to reproduce both sexually and asexually. One of the smaller species of Cyathus, C. helenae produces a number of chemically unique diterpenoid molecules known as cyathins. The specific epithet of this species was given by Brodie in tribute to his late wife Helen.

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