Can you tell apart the scarlet elf cup mushroom and the ruby elf cup mushroom? These are two strikingly similar fungi that often leave even experienced foragers wondering how to separate them. Elf cup fungi have a fascinating story to tell—from their unique ways of spreading spores to their surprising uses in traditional medicine and cooking. Stick around, and by the end of this post, you’ll know exactly how to identify each species, lookalikes, where to find them, and how to enjoy them safely in your own kitchen. Scarlet elf cup / ruby elf cup scientific name Sarcoscypha austriaca (Scarlet…