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Sarcosphaera

Sarcosphaera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Pezizaceae ›

About

Sarcosphaera is a fungal genus within the Pezizaceae family. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Sarcosphaera coronaria, commonly known as the pink crown, the violet crown-cup, or the violet star cup. It is a whitish or grayish cup fungus, distinguished by the manner in which the cup splits into lobes from the top downward. It is commonly found in the mountains in coniferous woods under humus on the forest floor, and often appears...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sarcosphaera?
The scientific name of Sarcosphaera is Sarcosphaera.
What kingdom does Sarcosphaera belong to?
Sarcosphaera belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Sarcosphaera belong to?
Sarcosphaera belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Sarcosphaera belong to?
Sarcosphaera belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Sarcosphaera belong to?
Sarcosphaera belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Sarcosphaera belong to?
Sarcosphaera belongs to the family Pezizaceae.