Flexible lorchel
Helvella elastica
A species of Elfin saddles.
The fungus's fruiting body presents a grayish to olive-brown hue, taking on a saddle or mitral shape, which is akin to a double miter. It connects exclusively at the stipe's apex and can reach a width of 3 centimeters (1.2 inches). The stipe itself is white, either solid or loosely filled with hyphae, features a smooth exterior, and measures up to 8 centimeters (3.1 inches) in length and 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) in thickness. The flesh of H. elastica is characterized by its brittleness and thinness. This mushroom does not possess any notable odor or taste.
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Attributes of Flexible lorchel
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 6 cm across; shallowly saddle-shaped, convex; tan to brown or grayish brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 2 - 11 cm long, 1 cm thick; equal; cream
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; brittle; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, generally indistinct mushroom smell.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Flexible lorchel by these plants
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Flexible lorchel
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Ascomycete fungi
Genus
Elfin saddles
Toxicity and Edibility of Flexible lorchel
Is Flexible lorchel Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
