Crucibulum laeve — Common Bird's Nest Fungus — Agaricaceae
Resembling tiny bird’s nest, with spores developing in “eggs”. Round, then cup-shaped, with covering that disintegrates to reveal interior of “nest”. Yellowish-brown to brown exterior, persistent. Pale interior, eggs (Peridioles) pale brown, attached by cords.
Habitat: Wood chips, manure, nut shells, other debris. Worldwide, throughout Pacific Northwest, lowlands to subalpine.
Scent: Obscure
Spores: Cinnamon-brown
Season: Summer, Autumn
Habitat: Wood chips, manure, nut shells, other debris. Worldwide, throughout Pacific Northwest, lowlands to subalpine.
Scent: Obscure
Spores: Cinnamon-brown
Season: Summer, Autumn
