Orange peel fungus
A species of Aleuria, Also known as Orange-peel Scientific name : Aleuria aurantia Genus : Aleuria
Orange peel fungus, A species of Aleuria
Also known as:
Orange-peel
Scientific name: Aleuria aurantia
Genus: Aleuria
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Description
The aptly-titled orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) forms fruitbodies that strongly resemble peeled-off rinds of oranges. The species has an irregular folded shape and boasts a bright orange hue. Orange peel fungus usually grows directly out of soil and can be found across temperate regions of North America, Europe, and a few parts of Chile.
Colors
White
Orange
Habitat
The orange peel fungus can be found in disturbed woodland sites, near forest paths, road banks, and trails, but occasionally in urban settings such as gardens and campgrounds. It grows in the soil, moss, grass, or wood chips, and it seems like it prefers sandy and gravelly soil.
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General Info
Habitat
The orange peel fungus can be found in disturbed woodland sites, near forest paths, road banks, and trails, but occasionally in urban settings such as gardens and campgrounds. It grows in the soil, moss, grass, or wood chips, and it seems like it prefers sandy and gravelly soil.
Growth Form
Clustered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2 inches
Cap Diameter
4 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Pezizomycetes Order
Pezizales Family
Pyronemataceae Genus
Aleuria Species
Orange peel fungus 
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