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Sarcoscypha coccinea

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/March 14, 2016 by Brianboulton (talk) 13:52, 28 February 2016 (UTC)



Sarcoscypha coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet elf cup, is a species of fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae of the order Pezizales. The fungus, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, has been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The saprobic fungus grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots on forest floors, generally buried under leaf litter or in the soil. The cup-shaped fruit bodies are usually produced during the cooler months of winter and early spring. The brilliant red interior of the cups—from which both the common and scientific names are derived—contrasts with the lighter-colored exterior. The edibility of the fruit bodies is not clearly established, but its small size, tough texture and insubstantial fruitings would dissuade most people from collecting for the table. The fungus has been used medicinally by the Oneida Indians, and also as a colorful component of table decorations in England. The species Molliardiomyces eucoccinea is an imperfect form of the fungus that lacks a sexually reproductive stage in its life cycle.
 * Most recent similar article(s): December 16, 2015
 * Main editors: Sasata
 * Promoted: 31 August 2010
 * Reasons for nomination: Nice pic...keeps fungi ticking over....
 * Support as nominator. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 02:40, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Support: looks good to me, and it's a science topic. Praemonitus (talk) 02:51, 27 February 2016 (UTC)