Violet Fairy Cup

Geoscypha violacea (Pers.) Lambotte

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 Violet Fairy Cup by month
MonthRecords
January3
February7
March14
April37
May74
June40
July20
August28
September15
October2
November0
December2

Where it is found

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

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  • Pennsylvania3 records
  • Utah3 records
  • Virginia3 records
  • North Carolina3 records
  • Ohio2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • Iowa1 records
  • Florida1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • West Virginia1 records

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Recent finds

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