genus helvella

Noun
  1. Type genus of the Helvellaceae (synset 113056281)
    is a type of: fungus genus - includes lichen genera
    member holonym:
    • helvella - any fungus of the genus Helvella having the ascocarps stalked or pleated or often in folds
    • helvella crispa, miter mushroom - a helvella with a saddle-shaped fertile part and creamy color; the stalk is fluted and pitted
    • helvella acetabulum - a helvella with a cup-shaped fertile body having a brown interior; the stalk is creamy white and heavily ribbed
    • helvella sulcata - a helvella with an irregularly convoluted cap that is dark brown when young and becomes dull grey with age; the lower surface of the cap is smooth and pale grey; the stalk is thick and deeply fluted
    belongs to: family helvellaceae, helvellaceae - family of false morels or lorchels; some are edible and some are poisonous

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