Fruiting body apothecial upper (hymenial) surface is bright orange, while the outer (lower) surface is whitish and covered with very small scales. Initially, it is cup-shaped, but as it ages, it becomes more saucer-like and irregular, often developing splits at the wavy margin. It is sessile. The flesh is pallid, brittle and thin. Spore print white.
Microscopic Features: Spores ellipsoidal in shape, displaying a rough, net-like surface pattern, measuring 17-24 x 9-11µm (including the ornamentation). Spores typically contain two small oil droplets, occasionally featuring thorn-like projections at both ends.
Aleuria aurantia on the First Nature Web site.
Aleuria aurantia on the MushroomExpert.Com Web site.
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