Western elfin saddle
A species of Elfin saddles, Also known as Black Helvella Scientific name : Helvella vespertina Genus : Elfin saddles
Western elfin saddle, A species of Elfin saddles
Also known as:
Black Helvella
Scientific name: Helvella vespertina
Genus: Elfin saddles
Description
The western elfin saddle (Helvella vespertina) has a striking, brain-shaped cap that becomes even more fissured as it ages. They appear and flourish amidst the leaf litter on forest floors in the western United States. The shape of the cap makes it a wonderful hiding place for insects, especially millipedes.
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
The habitat of the western elfin saddle is associated with conifers, particularly pines and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). It grows on the ground or decaying woody debris under conifers.
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General Info
Habitat
The habitat of the western elfin saddle is associated with conifers, particularly pines and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). It grows on the ground or decaying woody debris under conifers.
Growth Form
Parasitic; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
3-10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widespread
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Pezizomycetes Order
Pezizales Family
Ascomycete fungi Genus
Elfin saddles Species
Western elfin saddle