Cheilymenia fimicola explained

Cheilymenia fimicola is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae.

Description

The fungus grows as orange flat saucers without stipes. It has hairs resembling eyelashes. It is reddish-orange when young and lightens in age.^[1]

Similar species

It may be closely related to species of Aleuria.

Similar species include Cheilymenia crucipila, Cheilymenia stercorea, and Cheilymenia theleboloides.

Distribution and habitat

Occurring in Europe,^[2] specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle.

Edibility

It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.

Further reading

• Cheilymenia fimicola at Index Fungorum

Notes and References

1. Book: Trudell . Steve . Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest . Ammirati . Joe . Timber Press . 2009 . 978-0-88192-935-5 . Timber Press Field Guides . Portland, OR . 287-288 . en.
2. Book: Buczacki, Stefan . Stefan Buczacki

   . Collins Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe . 1992 . . 0-00-219978-5 . 221 . Stefan Buczacki.