Cyathus striatus Willd.

Fluted Bird's Nest

Florida native

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This tiny cup fungi is less than 1cm (~3/8 in.) in diameter and is widely distributed throughout North America.
For an interesting description of Cyathus striatus and how it reproduces, see the Wikipedia entry on this species

Cyathus striatus is a member of the Agaricaceae - Field Mushrooms and Allies family.

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Date record last modified: Dec 28, 2023