MycoKey : the genus Peziza

Generic short diagnoses: Medium to large disc- to cup-shaped operculate discomycetes with amyloid asci, ellipsoid to fusiform spores and non-gelatinous exipulum.


Species example:


Peziza varia - DK: ved-bægersvamp UK: Layered Cup - young specimens
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen
Denmark, JHP-94.223

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