Where in the forest elf bowl?

Sarcoscypha Austrian (lat. Sarcoscypha austriaca) also known as "red Eiffel Cup," or just "red Cup". Is a kind of Ascomycetes family sarcoscyphaceae. The distribution is very broad: to celebrate the scarlet cups of the fungus in Africa and Asia, in Europe and Australia, in North and South America.

Sarcoscypha growing on dead trunks or branches of trees, usually partially covered with moss or foliage. Sarcoscypha can be considered as ecological indicator. Mushrooms live only in clean areas, close to industrial cities and highways in their afternoon with fire will not find.

The most notable part of the fungus is, of course, his unusual hat. Red, concave, people with imagination, it can really seem like a great bowl, from which the fairies drink nectar. Red hat sarcoscypha are the most common. Rarely you can see ruby, yellow-orange and white mushrooms. It is noteworthy that ruby bowl elves prefer to settle in the branches of beeches and elms, scarlet is more favorable to the sycamore or willow. But hazel love and those other members of the species.

Despite the stunning looks and fabulous name, flavor characteristics the scarlet elf Cup can not boast. Though the mushroom refers to edible, but a special feature dishes not attached. But in floral arrangements as a striking accent can be used.

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