2,062 observationsLeast Concern
long-stalked gray cup
Helvella macropus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Helvellaceae ›Genus: Helvella
About
Helvella macropus is a species of fungus in the Helvellaceae family, Pezizales order. Ascocarps can be found in summer and autumn in woodland, usually (though not exclusively) associated with broad-leaved trees. The slender stem, up to 5Â centimeters high, supports a cup shaped cap, the whole fruiting body being pale grey or brown, the inner (hymenial) surface of the cup usually being darker.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of long-stalked gray cup is Helvella macropus.
- The long-stalked gray cup has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the order Pezizales.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the family Helvellaceae.
- long-stalked gray cup belongs to the genus Helvella.