What kind of mushroom is this(Nov. Raining season in California)? Thanks.

[openoffice]

What kind of mushroom is this(Nov. Raining season in California)? Thanks.

 

[Marck]

This is a Brown Cup Fungus (Peziza repanda, or a very similar species). It is a saprophytic ascomycete fungus commonly found on soil or wood chips.

 

[openoffice]

This is a Brown Cup Fungus (Peziza repanda, or a very similar species). It is a saprophytic ascomycete fungus commonly found on soil or wood chips.

Thanks Marck for the info! Looks like it's not gangrenous to pets and good for soil.