Cyathus striatus aka Bird’s nest fungus Belonging to a group of fungi with peculiar cup-sh

Cyathus striatus aka Bird’s nest fungus

Belonging to a group of fungi with peculiar cup-shaped fruit bodies, it spreads via egg-shaped spore packages using the power of falling raindrops. While being splashed from the cups, the spores release a sticky thread (funiculus) that helps them cling/glue to the surrounding vegetation. If eaten by herbivores, the spores will survive digestion and be spread even further. Can be found in gardens, parks and woodland, usually in large clusters on mulch or debris.