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Elfin Saddle

Helvella lacunosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Helvellaceae ›Genus: Helvella

About

Helvella lacunosa, known as the slate grey saddle or fluted black elfin saddle in North America, simply as the elfin saddle in Britain, is an ascomycete fungus of the family Helvellaceae. It is probably the most common species in the genus Helvella. The mushroom is readily identified by its irregularly shaped grey cap, fluted stem, and fuzzy undersurfaces. It is found in Eastern North America and in Europe, near deciduous and coniferous trees in summer and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elfin Saddle?
The scientific name of Elfin Saddle is Helvella lacunosa.
What kingdom does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the family Helvellaceae.
What genus does Elfin Saddle belong to?
Elfin Saddle belongs to the genus Helvella.