But they’re actually spore-producing filaments, growing from a tangle of fibers called hyphae, of a mushroom called scarlet cup fungus. This fungus is known for its bright red, cup-shaped fruiting ...

For Teresa Iturriaga, the curator of CUP, fascination with these tiny mushrooms began during her doctoral studies in mycology ...

Scarlet elf cups are relatively small and are often described as “little woodland jewels”. They can be found hidden among fallen leaves and moss as the fungus thrives in damp and shady areas. This ...