Source-reviewed species profile
Orange peel fungus Aleuria aurantia
Bright orange cup-shaped fruit body without a stem, resembling orange peel. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Bright orange cup-shaped fruit body without a stem, resembling orange peel.
Habitat and search guidance
Bare soil, roadsides, gravel pits and disturbed ground.
Season
Summer and autumn.
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.