But they’re actually spore-producing filaments, growing from a tangle of fibers called hyphae, of a mushroom called scarlet cup fungus. This fungus is known for its bright red, cup-shaped fruiting ...

Beautiful Scarlet Elf Cups have been spotted growing in the woods along the River Tees. The fungi have been described as "little woodland jewels" by the Tees Rivers Trust. While Scarlet Elf Cups ...