Mushrooms & Fungi
Black Elfin Saddle
Black Elfin Saddle
(Helvella lacunosa)
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Helvella lacunosa has a common name of Black Elfin Saddle. It is
similar to Gyromitra esculenta which is poisonous and known as a false
morel. Both have dark black colors, look foreboding and unappetizing.
Helvella
lacunosa is said to be edible but some experts don't recommend it.
There appear to be differences in the stem and top section of Helvella
lacunosa and Gyromitra esculenta.
This was found
under a conifer tree on a recently created trail. Helvella lacunosa
commonly grows in Western North America in a variety of conditions.
Some are found growing under Pine trees in the soil. Others are found
growing on rotting wood. They can be seen in conifer or mixed forests
like Quailhaven.
Note: The photo
identification is not confirmed.
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The following websites have information
about Helvella lacunosa and
Gyromitra esculenta. I do not endorse any of
these websites but I did find their information useful.
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Brain Mushroom
geocities.com
kitonka
California Fungi
Gyromitra esculenta
False morel - Wikipedia,
the free
encyclopedia
Gyromitra esculenta,
false morels,
Tom Volk's Fungus of
the Month for May 2002
Helvella lacunosa
nrs.ucdavis.edu
Helvella lacunosa
rrich.com
Helvella lacunosa
(MushroomExpert.Com)
Mycology at
Oregon State University
Photosimages of
Helvella lacunosa
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