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Helvella Queletiana
''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 Plant stem, stems, and fuzzy undersurfaces. They are found in North America and in Europe. Well known species include the whitish ''Helvella crispa, H. crispa'' and the grey ''Helvella lacunosa, H. lacunosa''. They have been reported to cause gastrointestinal symptoms when eaten raw. Description Species in ''Helvella'' have fruiting bodies (technically ascocarps) that grow above the ground, and usually have stipe (mycology), stems. The cup-like fruiting body (the ''apothecium'') can assume a variety of forms: it may be shaped like an ear (''auriculate''), or a saddle; it may be convex or irregularly lobed and bent. The spore-bearing surface, the hymenium, can be smooth, wavy or wrinkled and can range in color from white to black or various shades of gray or brown. Similarly, the outer surface of the fruitin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helvella Crispa
''Helvella crispa'', also known as the white saddle, elfin saddle or common helvel, is an ascomycete fungus of the family Helvellaceae. The mushroom is readily identified by its irregularly shaped whitish cap, fluted stem, and fuzzy undersurfaces. It is found in eastern North America and in Europe, near deciduous trees in summer and autumn. Etymology The fungus was originally described as ''Phallus crispus'' by the naturalist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in 1772. Its specific epithet is Latin adjective ''crispa'' 'wrinkled' or 'curly'. The generic name was originally a type of Italian herb but became associated with morels.Nilsson S, Persson O.(1977) ''Fungi of Northern Europe 1: Larger Fungi (Excluding Gill Fungi)''. pp. 36-37. Penguin Books. Description ''Helvella crispa'' is creamy white in colour, 6–13 cm (2½–5 in) in length, with a cap 2–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter. It is striking due to its irregularly shaped lobes on the cap, but with a robus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
