Helvella latispora
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.
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Found in Soquel, California | |
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Species: | H. latispora |
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Helvella latispora Boud., 1898 | |
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Helvella stevensii Peck. |
Edibility
Consumption of this fungus is not recommended as similar species in the family Helvellaceae contain the toxin gyromitrin.
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References
- Jordan, Michael (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. Frances Lincoln Publishers. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-7112-2379-0.
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