Genus
Helvella (Elfin saddles)
Helvella is a genus of ascomycete fungus of the family Helvellaceae. The mushrooms, commonly known as elfin saddles, are identified by their irregularly shaped caps, fluted stems, and fuzzy undersurfaces. They are found in North America and in Europe. Well known species include the whitish H. crispa and the grey H. lacunosa. They have been reported to cause gastrointestinal symptoms when eaten raw.
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Humboldt Life
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Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)
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Phylum: Ascomycota (Ascomycete fungi)
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Subphylum: Pezizomycotina (Higher ascomycetes)
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Class: Pezizomycetes (Operculate ascomycetes)
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Order: Pezizales
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Family: Helvellaceae
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Genus: Helvella (Elfin saddles)
- Species: Helvella dryophila (Oak-loving elfin saddle)
- Species: Helvella ephippium
- Species: Helvella maculata (Fluted brown elfin saddle)
- Species: Helvella crispa (White saddle)
- Species: Helvella vespertina (Western black elfin saddle)
- Species: Helvella acetabulum (Vinegar cup)
- Species: Helvella macropus (Felt saddle fungus)
- Species: Helvella compressa
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Genus: Helvella (Elfin saddles)
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Family: Helvellaceae
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Order: Pezizales
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Class: Pezizomycetes (Operculate ascomycetes)
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Subphylum: Pezizomycotina (Higher ascomycetes)
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Phylum: Ascomycota (Ascomycete fungi)
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Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)