Cheilymenia fimicola


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.

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, specimens appear singly or clustered on dung, including that of cattle.

Edibility

It is thought to probably be edible if cleaned thoroughly.