Synonyms: Aleuria succosa, Galactinia succosa, Otidea succosa, Peziza infuscata, Plicaria obscuro, Plicaria succosa.
Common name: yellowing cup.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Peziza succosa is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. It grows in woods in Europe, Iceland, Israel, China, Argentina, and the United States. In Europe this fungus appears in summer and autumn as grey or brown saucers up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter on soil in woodland, often at pathsides. In the United States, this type of cup fungi may also be found on decaying deciduous wood. It is inedible.
Arabic: فنجاني عصاري, Estonian: Kollapiim-liudik, Polish: Kustrzebka soczysta, Swedish: Gulmjölkig storskål, Welsh: Cwpan sug melyn.
Peziza succosa is a species of cup fungus that grows on soil, often in clusters, typically 2-6 cm in diameter. It has a brown to tan exterior and a smooth, waxy, yellow to orange interior. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found in wooded areas, particularly under deciduous trees, during the spring and fall months, often in association with rich soil and moist environments.
Yellowing cup mushrooms (Peziza succosa) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 23, 2020
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of yellowing cup mushroom (Peziza succosa) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 23, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Yellowing cup mushrooms (Peziza succosa) on a trail on a slope on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 23, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Peziza succosa in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus growing in specific environments. On May 23, 2020, yellowing cup mushrooms were found on Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, north of Montgomery. They were spotted on the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, particularly on a slope. Close-up observations showed distinct characteristics of the species. The mushrooms were also seen growing in groups on the trail, indicating a preference for certain soil and moisture conditions. The sightings suggest that Peziza succosa thrives in wooded areas with possibly rich soil and adequate humidity, as found in the Sam Houston National Forest. These observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus species in East and Central Texas.
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