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Fungi: Ascomycota: Pezizomycetes: Pezizales: Pyronemataceae: Scutellinia scutellata (L.) Lambotte

Scutellinia scutellata – common eyelash

Synonyms: Allophylaria terrigena, Ciliaria scutellata, Elvella ciliata, Humaria ciliata, Humariella scutellata, Lachnea scutellata, Patella scutellata, Peziza aurantiaca, Peziza scutellata.

Common names: common eyelash, Eyelash Cup.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Scutellinia scutellata, commonly known as the eyelash cup, the Molly eye-winker, the scarlet elf cap, the eyelash fungus or the eyelash pixie cup, is a small saprophytic fungus of the genus Scutellinia. It is the type species of Scutellinia, as well as being the most common and widespread. The fruiting bodies are small red cups with distinct long, dark hairs or "eyelashes". These eyelashes are the most distinctive feature and are easily visible with a magnifying glass. The species is common in North America and Europe, and has been recorded on every continent. S. scutellata is found on rotting wood and in other damp habitats, typically growing in small groups, sometimes forming clusters. It is sometimes described as inedible, but its small size means it is not suitable for culinary use. Despite this, it is popular among mushroom hunters due to its unusual "eyelash" hairs, making it memorable and easy to identify.

Estonian: Tava-ripsliudik, German: Holz-Schildborstling, Japanese: アラゲコベニチャワンタケ, Lithuanian: Skydelinė blakstienutė, Polish: Włośniczka tarczowata, Russian: Скутеллиния щитовидная, Swedish: Ögonskål.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Common eyelash mushrooms (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B>(?)) on muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2023-01-22.htm">January 22, 2023</A>
LinkCommon eyelash mushrooms (Scutellinia scutellata(?)) on muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Tissues of Ascomycete eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), at low magnification (x10 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkTissues of Ascomycete eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), at low magnification (x10 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkAsci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Asci and spores of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkAsci and spores of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Paraphyses and asci of cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkParaphyses and asci of cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group) (x40 objective), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Spores inside asci of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkSpores inside asci of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkParaphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Tips of asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
LinkTips of asci and paraphyses of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 22, 2023
Spores (stacked imade) of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023
LinkSpores (stacked imade) of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023
Measurement of sporesSpore size 19.4 - 20.3 × 10.8 - 12.9 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.6 - 1.8.
Spores (in lugol) of eyelash cup fungus (<B>Scutellinia scutellata</B> group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023
LinkSpores (in lugol) of eyelash cup fungus (Scutellinia scutellata group), collected from muddy soil in Sam Houston National Forest a day before. Texas, January 23, 2023
Measurement of sporesSpore size 21.5 - 24.3 × 15.73 - 17.56 µm, length to width ratio Q = 1.32 - 1.4.

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