Synonyms: Cyathia stercorea, Cyathodes lessueurii, Cyathodes stercoreum, Cyathus affinis, Cyathus lesueurii, Nidularia stercorea.
Common names: dung bird's nest, dung-loving bird's nest fungus.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cyathus stercoreus, commonly known as the dung-loving bird's nest, is a species of fungus in the genus Cyathus, family Nidulariaceae. Like other species in the Nidulariaceae, the fruiting bodies of C. stercoreus resemble tiny bird's nests filled with eggs. The fruiting bodies are referred to as splash cups, because they are developed to use the force of falling drops of water to dislodge and disperse their spores. The species has a worldwide distribution, and prefers growing on dung, or soil containing dung; the specific epithet is derived from the Latin word stercorarius, meaning "of dung".
German: Dung-Teuerling, Hungarian: Karcsú pohárgomba, Polish: Kubek gnojowy.
Cyathus stercoreus is a species of bird's nest fungus that grows in dung, typically from herbivores. In East and Central Texas, it can be found on the ground in fields, pastures, and along roadsides, often associated with cow or horse manure. The fungus produces small, cup-shaped fruiting bodies that are 0.5-1.5 cm tall and 0.5-1.2 cm wide, with a grayish-brown to dark brown exterior and a smooth, whitish interior. The interior contains multiple small, egg-like peridioles that contain the spores. It typically fruits in the spring and fall, and can be common in areas with abundant dung.
Young Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017
Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 4, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Masses of Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close up of Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Young Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 8, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) under utility poles in Lemontree Park. College Station, Texas, November 10, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Young dung-loving bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips under oaks in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips under oaks in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close up of dung-loving bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips under oaks in David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2018906 Ashburn Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips under a live oak on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, July 2, 2019100 Gilchrist Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Masses of dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on wood chips under a live oak on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, July 2, 2019103 Moss St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on a mulched lawn on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, April 12, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Immature and mature dung-loving bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on a mulched lawn on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, April 12, 20201408 TX-6BUS, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on mulch in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 24, 20201015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Hairy caps of dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on mulch in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 24, 20201015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close-up of dung-loving Bird's-nest mushrooms (Cyathus stercoreus) on mulch in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 24, 20201015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USAIn East and Central Texas, observations of Cyathus stercoreus were made in various locations, including Lemontree Park, David E. Schob Nature Preserve, and Wolf Pen Creek Park. The fungus was found growing on wood chips, mulch, and under utility poles, often in large masses. Observations were recorded from November 2017 to June 2020, with multiple sightings in College Station, Texas. The mushrooms were found in different stages of development, from young to mature, and were often associated with trees such as oaks and live oaks. Close-up observations revealed hairy caps and other distinctive features of the species. The fungus was also found on mulched lawns and golf courses, indicating its ability to thrive in a variety of environments. Overall, Cyathus stercoreus appears to be widely distributed in East and Central Texas.
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