The Fungi World (151) : Orange Peel Fungus

The Orange Peel Fungus has a brilliant and attractive orange, cup-shaped fruiting body that resembles discarded orange peels on the ground (hence its name).

Unlike orange peels, this fungus is edible, but this should be strongly advised against because the species is much too beautiful to be picked for the kitchen table…….

Dutch name : Grote Oranje Bekerzwam
German name : Orangeroter Becherling
Latin name : Aleuria aurantia