Helvella latispora
| Helvella latispora | |
|---|---|
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| Found in Soquel, California | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Subdivision: | Pezizomycotina |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Helvellaceae |
| Genus: | Helvella |
| Species: | H. latispora |
| Binomial name | |
| Helvella latispora Boud., 1898 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Helvella stevensii Peck. | |
Helvella latispora is a species of fungi in the Helvellaceae family, Pezizales order. Ascocarps appear in late summer and autumn as pale stems up to 5 cm in height topped by a greyish saddle shaped cap.
Edibility
Consumption of this fungus is not recommended as similar species in the Helvellaceae family contain the toxin gyromitrin.
References
- Jordan, Michael (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. Frances Lincoln Publishers. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-7112-2379-0.
External links
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