Plicaria endocarpoides

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Plicaria endocarpoides
Plicaria endocarpoides
Scientific classification
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P. endocarpoides
Binomial name
Plicaria endocarpoides
Berk.
, 1855

Plicaria endocarpoides is a species of

apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is a common European fungus of burnt ground, appearing from spring to autumn as dark brownish-coloured cups[1] up to 6 cm in diameter, usually in groups. The caps usually flatten with age.[1]

Plicaria trachycarpa is similar.[1]

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Further reading

Plicaria endocarpoides
saprotrophic
Edibility is unknown