Geopora arenicola explained

Geopora arenicola, commonly known as the hole in the ground truffle,[1] is a species of fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. It is an uncommon species found in Europe and Uzbekistan.[2]

The fungus forms a rounded ascocarp underground on sandy loam soils. This fruit body remains subterranean for most of the year but breaks the surface in the spring to form a cream-coloured cup (apothecium) up to 3cm (01inches) across and 3 cm tall.

It is likely mycorrhizal, but it is difficult to determine the host species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Arora . David . Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to the fleshy fungi . 1986 . Ten Speed Press . Berkeley . 978-0-89815-169-5 . Second.
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359310803_The_first_record_of_the_genus_Geopora_Pezizales_for_Uzbekistan
  3. Web site: Geopora arenicola, a cup fungus . 2024-03-25 . first-nature.com.