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Saddle-shaped False Morel
Paragyromitra infula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Discinaceae ›Genus: Paragyromitra
About
Paragyromitra infula, commonly known as the hooded false morel or the elfin saddle, is a species of fungus in the family Discinaceae. The dark reddish-brown caps of the fruit bodies develop a characteristic saddle-shape in maturity, and the ends of both saddle lobes are drawn out to sharp tips that project above the level of the fruit body. The stipe is white or flushed pale brown, smooth on the outside, but hollow with some chambers inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Saddle-shaped False Morel is Paragyromitra infula.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the order Pezizales.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the family Discinaceae.
- Saddle-shaped False Morel belongs to the genus Paragyromitra.