Forest Goblets of the Osa

Tucked deep in the lush lowland rainforest of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, these vivid orange cup fungi (likely Cockeina sp.) grow in clusters on decaying wood. Often emerging after heavy rains, they’re part of the tropical forest’s decomposition crew — breaking down plant matter and returning nutrients to the soil. Their striking color and chalice-like shape make them a standout among the jungle floor’s many secrets.