947 observationsNear Threatened
Witches' Cauldron
Sarcosoma globosum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Sarcosomataceae ›Genus: Sarcosoma
About
Sarcosoma globosum, or witches cauldron, is a species of fungus in the family Sarcosomataceae. It was first described in 1793 by Casimir Christoph Schmidel. Johann Xaver Robert Caspary transferred it to the genus Sarcosoma in 1891.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Witches' Cauldron is Sarcosoma globosum.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the order Pezizales.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the family Sarcosomataceae.
- Witches' Cauldron belongs to the genus Sarcosoma.