Elastic Saddle
Helvella elastica
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A grey-brown saddle-shaped ascomycete with a stem, growing on bare soil and along path edges. Eat only after thorough cooking.
Identification
- Cap saddle- or hat-shaped, grey-brown, with a wavy margin.
- Stem lengthwise-ribbed and hollow; grows on bare soil.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 44
- Lithuania
- 4
- Estonia
- 433
- Global
- 8295
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
