Orange Peel Fungus
Aleuria aurantia
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Orange peel fungus is a vivid orange, cup-shaped fungus growing on bare, damp soil along paths and woodland edges. It is edible, and its bright colour makes it easy to recognise.
Identification
- Fruit body cup- or saucer-shaped, bright orange with a paler outside.
- Grows on bare, damp soil, often in groups; stemless.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 26
- Lithuania
- 35
- Estonia
- 108
- Global
- 28056
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.