: This fungus typically grows in the shape of a small, shallow cup or disc.

: The outer surface is often covered in fine, dark hairs or "felt," giving it its common name.

: They are usually seen in late winter or early spring, often as some of the first fungi to appear as the snow melts.

: These "cup fungi" are typically found on decaying wood, such as fallen branches and sticks, often partially buried in the ground or hidden under leaf litter.