Gyromitra infula

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Elfin saddle
G. infulaAlbin Schmalfuß, 1897
G. infula
Albin Schmalfuß, 1897
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Subphylum: Pezizomycotina
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Helvellaceae
Genus: Gyromitra
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Gyromitra infula
mycological characteristics:
 
smooth hymenium
 

cap is convex

 

hymenium attachment is not applicable

 

stipe is bare

 
 

spore print is yellow or buff

 
 

ecology is saprotrophic or mycorrhizal

 

edibility: inedible

Gyromitra infula, known as the elfin saddle, is a member of the ascomycete mushrooms found in the northern hemisphere.

The specific epithet is derived from the Latin infǔla, a heavy band of twisted wool worn by priests.[1] It is up to 12 cm high and has a reddish brown folded cap, somewhat saddle-shaped. The stipe, which may reach 12 cm, can be various shades from reddish brown to whitish or even bluish in colour. This fungus can be found in or near coniferous woodland in autumn.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Simpson, D.P. (1979). Cassell's Latin Dictionary, 5, London: Cassell Ltd., 883. ISBN 0-304-52257-0. 
  2. ^ Nilsson S, Persson O.(1977) Fungi of Northern Europe 1: Larger Fungi (Excluding Gill Fungi). p. 36-37. Penguin Books. isbn 0-14-063-005-8
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