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Fluted Black Elfin Saddle, Helvella lacunosa The Latin word lacuna means hole or cavity and the lacunae are visible on the stem of this mushroom. Canada,Fall,Geotagged,Helvella lacunosa,Slate grey saddle Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fluted Black Elfin Saddle, Helvella lacunosa

The Latin word lacuna means hole or cavity and the lacunae are visible on the stem of this mushroom.

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The Slate grey saddle

"Helvella lacunosa" is an ascomycete fungus of the family Helvellaceae. It is probably the most common species in the genus "Helvella". The mushroom is readily identified by its irregularly shaped grey cap, fluted stem, and fuzzy undersurfaces. It is found in Eastern North America and in Europe, near deciduous and coniferous trees in summer and autumn.

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Similar species: Pezizales
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Uploaded Oct 26, 2018. Captured Oct 25, 2018 12:54 in Carrington Bay Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/18.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO1000
  • 34mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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