| Generic short diagnoses: A large, thick-fleshed, fragile, vinaceous, semi-immersed operculate discomycete opening by large, triangular teeth; on calcareous soil in spring and early summer. |
Species example: |
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 Sarcosphaera coronaria - DK: stjernebæger UK: Violet Crowncup - young, still closed specimens |
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen Denmark, JHP-95.074 |
The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
Here you will also find a larger picture along with a detailed generic description, references and an interactive, synoptical key to genera.