: These "cup fungi" are typically found on decaying wood, such as fallen branches and sticks, often partially buried in the ground or hidden under leaf litter.
: A notable feature is that the rim or margin of the cup is often decorated with bright orange or reddish granules, providing a stark contrast to the black body. 2. Habitat and Ecology black felt cup
: The "inner" part of the cup is a deep, smooth black or dark brownish-black, which is where the spores are produced. : These "cup fungi" are typically found on
: They are usually seen in late winter or early spring, often as some of the first fungi to appear as the snow melts. such as fallen branches and sticks