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Helvella latispora

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Helvella latispora
Found in Soquel, California
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H. latispora
Binomial name
Helvella latispora
Boud., 1898
Synonyms

Helvella stevensii Peck.
Leptopodia stevensii (Peck) Le Gal

Helvella latispora is a species of fungi in the family Helvellaceae of the order Pezizales. 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 family Helvellaceae 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.