Scarlet Cup
Sarcoscypha coccinea
Edible with cautionMushroomSarcoscyphaceae
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A bright scarlet cup appearing in early spring on rotting broadleaf wood. Not used as food, but an easily recognised species.
Identification
- Cup-shaped body brilliant red inside, paler outside.
- Grows on rotting, often buried broadleaf wood in early spring.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 65
- Global
- 7094
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.
