Cup Fungi

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Aleuria aurantia

Aleuria aurantia

6 November 2025 Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Bisporella citrina

Bisporella citrina

25 December 2022 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Cheilymenia fimicola

Cheilymenia fimicola

12 April 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Cheilymenia granulata

Cheilymenia granulata

16 October 2008 Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

18 October 2007 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Lachnum virgineum

Lachnum virgineum

21 November 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Mollisia cinerea

Mollisia cinerea

21 October 2010 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza varia

Peziza varia

On soil. 29 April 2008 Bedfordshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Peziza vesiculosa

Peziza vesiculosa

4 January 2024 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Scutellinia scutellata

Scutellinia scutellata

Identified by the Hampshire Fungus Recording Group. 28 October 2023 Millyford Bridge, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.