Fluted black elfin saddle
Helvella lacunosa
A species of Elfin saddles. Also known as Elfin saddle.
The distinctively black fluted elfin saddle, or Helvella lacunosa, is typically found in North American and European woodlands during the summer and fall seasons. Its unique coloration allows it to seamlessly merge with its environment. However, there are worries about potential carcinogenic compounds within the fungus.
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Attributes of Fluted black elfin saddle
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; irregular; gray
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 4 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; pale to deep gray; with irregular, honeycomb-like hollows
Stem Surfaces
Ribbed
Flesh
Thin; brittle; whitish to grayish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, earthy, slightly mushroomy.
Body Color
BrownBlackGrayWhite
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, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Fluted black elfin saddle by these plants
Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Fluted black elfin saddle
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Ascomycete fungi
Genus
Elfin saddles
Toxicity and Edibility of Fluted black elfin saddle
Is Fluted black elfin saddle Toxic?
Exercise caution with the fluted black elfin saddle; its mild toxicity can lead to digestive discomfort if consumed.
