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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella)

The ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella) is a sac fungus (ascomycete) known for its deep black color and overall cup-like shape. The periphery of the cap is highly incurved when young, gradually expanding with age. When dry and mature, the exterior may appear dark brown, due to the presence of minute brown setae or hairs. Additional common names include hairy black cup and black false plectania.


Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella), close-up low-angle view. Focus-stacked for increased depth of field. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella). Photographed at twice lifesize and focus-stacked for increased depth of field. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella), close-up overhead view of a young specimen. Focus-stacked composite. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella). Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella), with adult thumb for scale. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella), low-angle view of a mature specimen. Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Marin County, California, USA.
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Ebony cup (Pseudoplectania nigrella), overhead view of a mature specimen. Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Marin County, California, USA.
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