Dune Cup vs Layered Cup

Peziza ammophila compared with Peziza varia

Key Differences

• Dune Cup is Vulnerable while Layered Cup is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Cup	Layered Cup
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family same	Pezizaceae	Pezizaceae
Genus same	Peziza	Peziza
Species	Peziza ammophila	Peziza varia

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Cup and Layered Cup share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Peziza.

Conservation Status

Dune Cup

VU — Vulnerable

Layered Cup

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Cup	Layered Cup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Layered Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway