A Fluted Black Elfin Saddle?

This Elfin Saddle is the largest I have seen at 12cm high. The scientific name is under discussion as some say it is now known as H. vespertina, the western North American species that grow under conifers. This one with others of its ilk were growing under a Grand Fir, Abies grandis.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such an interesting "deformed" species, each specimen unique it seems. Posted 5 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Must not have any “conformity standards”! Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

I agree with Helvella vespertina (the currently accepted name on Mushroom Observer, which is usually the most up to date), a member of Helvella lacunosa group. We could probably make a separate species entry here. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Have to agree. The changes happen quickly, don’t they? Hard for me to keep up! So, how do we change that on JD? Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago