Synonyms: Lachnea crispata, Midotis crispata, Molliardiomyces crispatus, Peziza crispata, Scutellinia crispata.
Phillipsia crispata is a species of cup fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae, characterized by its fragile, crumbly, and wavy to crisped margin. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits on well-rotted wood, often in shaded, humid environments, and can be found from late winter to early spring. The cups are 1-4 cm in diameter, initially covered with a fine, white pubescence, and have a pale yellow to orange interior.
Cup fungi Phillipsia crispata(?) and Sarcoscypha occidentalis on wet wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
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Cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) on fallen branches in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cup fungi Phillipsia crispata(?) and Sarcoscypha occidentalis on wet fallen branches in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Group of cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) on a fallen branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) on a fallen branch in a wet forest in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Fungi Entonaema liquescens and Phillipsia crispata(?) on fallen branches in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Cup fungus Phillipsia crispata(?) on bark of an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018
Cup mushrooms Phillipsia crispata(?) and Sarcoscypha occidentalis on rotting wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Observations of the fungus Phillipsia crispata in East and Central Texas show that it grows on wet wood, fallen branches, and rotting logs in wooded areas. The fungus was found in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, on multiple occasions, often alongside other species such as Sarcoscypha occidentalis and Entonaema liquescens. It appears to thrive in moist environments, with sightings on wet wood and in wet forests. The cup-shaped mushrooms were observed growing individually and in groups on fallen branches, logs, and tree bark, suggesting a preference for decaying wood substrates. Close-up observations revealed details of the fungus's morphology, including its underside and growth patterns. Overall, Phillipsia crispata appears to be a common inhabitant of wooded areas in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with high moisture levels.
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