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Flexible lorchel

Helvella elastica

A species of Elfin saddles

The fruit body of the fungus is grayish or olive-brown, saddle- or mitral-shaped (i.e., resembling a double mitre) and is attached only to the top of the stipe; it may be up to 3 centimetres (1.2 in) wide. The stipe is white, solid or filled with loosely stuffed hyphae, has a smooth surface, and is up to 8 centimetres (3.1 in) long by 1 centimetre (0.4 in) thick. The flesh of H. elastica is brittle and thin. The odor and taste of this mushroom are not distinctive.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

1 - 6 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mild, generally indistinct mushroom smell.

General Info About Flexible lorchel
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Attributes of Flexible lorchel
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 6 cm across; shallowly saddle-shaped, convex; tan to brown or grayish brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 2 - 11 cm long, 1 cm thick; equal; cream
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; brittle; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, generally indistinct mushroom smell.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Flexible lorchel by these plants:
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Flexible lorchel
Flexible lorchel is found in mixed woodlands, often under conifers or hardwoods, and can grow on soil or occasionally on decaying wood.
Scientific Classification of Flexible lorchel
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Flexible lorchel
Flexible lorchel prefers well-drained, rich soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Flexible lorchel
  • Search in mixed woodland areas, especially under tree canopies.
  • Look for well-drained soils with abundance of organic material.
  • Inspect areas where conifers and hardwoods are present, as these are common associating trees.
  • Remember to check not only the ground but also decaying wood for potential specimens of flexible lorchel.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and move aside leaf litter gently to uncover hidden flexible lorchel specimens.
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