Home Cup

Peziza domiciliana Cooke

Also called: Domicile Cup

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 Home Cup by month
MonthRecords
January8
February7
March17
April25
May24
June34
July17
August25
September11
October7
November5
December3

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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  • Michigan5 records
  • Maryland4 records
  • Connecticut4 records
  • Tennessee3 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • Maine2 records
  • Indiana2 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • Florida1 records
  • Utah1 records
  • Alaska1 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • West Virginia1 records

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Identification traits

Underside (gills, pores or teeth)smooth
Ecologysaprotrophic

Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.

About

Peziza domiciliana, commonly known as the domicile cup fungus, is a species of fungus in the genus Peziza, family Pezizaceae. Described by English mycologist Mordecai Cubitt Cooke, the fungus grows on rotten wood, drywall/plasterboard, and plaster in homes, damp cellars, and basements. It is known from Eurasia, North America, and Antarctica.

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More in the genus Peziza

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