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Elastic Saddle

Helvella elastica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class
Pezizomycetes (チャワンタケ綱)
Order
Pezizales (チャワンタケ目)
Family
Helvellaceae
Genus
Helvella
Species
Helvella elastica (Elastic Saddle)

Names in Other Languages

German Elastische Lorchel

Similar Species in Helvella

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Palefoot Saddle
Helvella leucopus
Not Evaluated
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Helvella atra
Least Concern
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Helvella hypocrateriformis
Near Threatened
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Helvella latispora
Near Threatened
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Helvella fusca
Data Deficient
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Helvella costifera
Vulnerable
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Helvella pezizoides
Data Deficient
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Helvella corium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elastic Saddle?
The scientific name of Elastic Saddle is Helvella elastica. It belongs to the genus Helvella.
What is the conservation status of Elastic Saddle?
Elastic Saddle (Helvella elastica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Elastic Saddle live?
Elastic Saddle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Elastic Saddle belong to?
Elastic Saddle (Helvella elastica) belongs to the genus Helvella, which is part of the taxonomic family Helvellaceae.
Is Elastic Saddle endangered?
No, Elastic Saddle (Helvella elastica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Elastic Saddle belong to?
Elastic Saddle (Helvella elastica) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Elastic Saddle?
The closest relatives of Elastic Saddle in the genus Helvella include , Palefoot Saddle, , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Helvella — 20 Species

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Helvella corium
LC 🐾
Palefoot Saddle
Helvella leucopus
NE 🐾
Helvella atra
LC 🐾
Helvella hypocrateriformis
NT 🐾
Helvella latispora
NT 🐾
Helvella fusca
DD 🐾
Helvella costifera
VU 🐾
Helvella pezizoides
DD 🐾
Helvella cupuliformis
DD 🐾
Helvella lactea
DD 🐾
Helvella fibrosa
LC 🐾
Helvella sublicia
NT 🐾
Helvella rivularis
NE 🐾
Helvella solitaria
LC 🐾
Helvella subglabra
DD 🐾
Vinegar Cup
Helvella acetabulum
LC 🐾
Helvella ephippium
LC 🐾
Helvella phlebophora
NE 🐾
Elfin Saddle
Helvella lacunosa
LC 🐾
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
LC
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