Helvella atra

← Back to the app
Helvella atra, a reference photo
Photo: Björn S... · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Helvella atra, commonly known as the dark elfin saddle, is a species of fungus in the family Helvellaceae of the order Pezizales.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Helvella atra being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Helvellaceae
Species
Helvella atra

Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.

Check your photo

More species