8,449 observationsLeast Concern
Western Black Elfin Saddle
Helvella vespertina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Pezizomycetes βΊOrder: Pezizales βΊFamily: Helvellaceae βΊGenus: Helvella
About
Helvella vespertina is a species of fungus in the family Helvellaceae. It is found in Western North America under conifers.Some specimens have a white moldy appearance, having been colonised by the parasitic Ascomycete fungus Hypomyces cervinigenus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Black Elfin Saddle is Helvella vespertina.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the order Pezizales.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the family Helvellaceae.
- Western Black Elfin Saddle belongs to the genus Helvella.