524 observationsEndangered
rosy goblet
Microstoma protractum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Pezizomycetes βΊOrder: Pezizales βΊFamily: Sarcoscyphaceae βΊGenus: Microstoma
About
Microstoma protractum is a species of cup fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae. It was first described as a species of Peziza by Elias Magnus Fries in 1851. American mycologist Bessie B. Kanouse assigned it its current name in 1948. The fungus is found in Europe and North America, where it grows as a saprophyte on partially buried sticks and roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of rosy goblet is Microstoma protractum.
- rosy goblet belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- rosy goblet belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- rosy goblet belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- rosy goblet belongs to the order Pezizales.
- rosy goblet belongs to the family Sarcoscyphaceae.
- rosy goblet belongs to the genus Microstoma.