Elastische Lorchel vs Schwarze Lorchel

Helvella elastica compared with Helvella atra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastische Lorchel	Schwarze Lorchel
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family same	Helvellaceae	Helvellaceae
Genus same	Helvella	Helvella
Species	Helvella elastica	Helvella atra

Evolutionary Relationship

Elastische Lorchel and Schwarze Lorchel share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helvella.

Conservation Status

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Schwarze Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastische Lorchel	Schwarze Lorchel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elastische Lorchel

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Schwarze Lorchel

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium