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Cheilymenia fimicola

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Cheilymenia fimicola
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C. fimicola
Binomial name
Cheilymenia fimicola
Bagl., 1866
Synonyms[1]

Cheilymenia coprinaria

Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.

Description

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The fungus grows as orange flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age.[1]

Similar species

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It may be closely related to species of Aleuria.[1]

Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea, and Cheilymenia theleboloides.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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Occurring in Europe,[2] specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle.[1]

Edibility

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It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. pp. 287–288. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.
  2. ^ Buczacki, Stefan (1992). Collins Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins. p. 221. ISBN 0-00-219978-5.

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