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''Helvella crispa'', also known as the white saddle, elfin saddle or common helvel, is an ascomycete fungus of the Helvellaceae family. The mushroom is readily identified by its irregularly shaped whitish cap, fluted stem, and fuzzy undersurfaces. It is found in eastern North America and in Europe, near deciduous trees in summer and autumn.

Similar species: Pezizales
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 9, 2016. Captured Oct 19, 2014 15:21 in Grezstraat, 3053 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/3.4
  • 10/300s
  • ISO640
  • 4mm