Orange Peel Fungus - Aleuria aurantia
Description
The orange cups often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this species its common name. The underside in fuzzy grey -white.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Grows on the ground, often on embankments or amongst grass and herbs at the edge of woods.
When to see it
September to January.
Life History
Usually grows in clusters.
UK Status
Widespread but not particularly common in Britain.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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