Phylum: Ascomycota Family: Pezizaceae
Peziza badia Pers.
Bay Cup
One of the commonest member of this genus, found on woodland tracks, thin soil, meadow borders and similar. Quite variable in colour from light brown to deep chocolate brown
References:
Hansen & Knudsen (2000) Nordic Macromycetes, Vol.1: Ascomycetes
Overall (2017) Fungi: Mushroom & Toadstools of parks, gardens, heaths and woodlands
O'Reilly (2016) Fascinated by Fungi