Tatraea macrospora |
As a saprobe (decomposer) this tiny cup fungus grows from rotting wood (which it helps to rot). Fruit body has a hard consistency. Fertile surface color can vary from pearl white, off-white, gray, and brownish. Under-surface finely hairy. Usually exhibits a short stalk, or stem. Order Helotiales. |
The specific epithet of this fungus (macrospora) means large spores; they measure 22-34 x 6-8 µm. Paraphyses are abundant and thread-like. |
See Tatraea macrospora at Fungi Growing on Wood |