Where does Burgundy Cup grow?
Sarcoscypha austriaca
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Open the appBurgundy Cup grows in specific habitats. Knowing where to look and when is the difference between an empty basket and a successful forage.
Where to find Burgundy Cup
Deciduous Woodlands
Prefers damp deciduous woodlands with rich leaf litter and decaying wood.
Near Water Sources
Often found near streams, rivers, or other bodies of water where humidity is consistently high.
Foraging tips
- Search in Late Winter/Early Spring. Burgundy Cups are most commonly found from late winter to early spring (February to April).
- Look for Decaying Wood. Focus your search on areas with decaying twigs and branches of deciduous trees, especially hazel, willow and elm.
- Check Damp Areas. Pay attention to damp, shaded areas with high humidity, such as near streams or in bottomlands.
Quick Check
- Substrate:
- Decaying deciduous wood (twigs, branches)
- Fruiting:
- Cup-shaped fruit bodies, inner surface bright scarlet red, outer surface paler and hairy.
- Odor:
- Faint, earthy or mushroomy
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