https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241533971
I am not sure what kind of fungus this is, but I came across it while looking for edible mushrooms on the west side of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. If you take a look at the picture that is the most zoomed out, it is hard to see where these little cuplike fungi are because they blend in with the yellow leaves scattered on the ground.
The guide I use when out hunting is called "Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide" and there is one species in there called Fairy Tubs that looks somewhat similar. That is how I came to identify the possible family these delicate, swirled structures are in.
Hopefully, someone on this site will be able to help ID this fungus so I can come back to add info about it.
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Yes, I'm curious as to the identification of this species as well, Michelle! I enjoy seeing what you are seeing in your part of Alaska, and discovering what sort of crossover we here in Southeast Alaska have with you. Thanks for sharing this one!
Prof Brooke
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