Source-reviewed species profile
Scarlet elfcup Sarcoscypha austriaca
Bright scarlet cup with a pale outer surface on buried or fallen wood. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Learning content – not identification
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Field features
- Bright scarlet cup with a pale outer surface on buried or fallen wood.
Habitat and search guidance
On fallen deciduous twigs in moist woodland and stream edges.
Season
Late winter and spring.
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
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforbund – vinter- og vårsopper
- Giftinformasjonen – sandmorkel
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.