Black Tulip – FranLaff.com

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Common Name

Black Tulip

Scientific Name

Urnula craterium

More Clues to ID

This dark-colored cup fungus grows in small clumps on hardwood, starting out nearly closed and tender enough to be eaten, and maturing into a more opened cup, becoming too tough to be of much use

This species produces a substance that kills other fungi, so might have potential as an antifungal. It is also said to have antibacterial properties, and is edible when young and tender.

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