Meaning of elfin saddle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Any of certain ascomycetous fungi of genus Helvella with an irregular cap resembling a saddle, especially Helvella crispa or Helvella lacunosa.
2. Any member of species Gyromitra infula of ascomycetes, which similarly resemble a saddle.

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Examples

“Here too are the false morels (genus Gyromitra) and elfin saddles (genus Helvella), which are generally regarded — or suspected — to be poisonous when consumed, especially if eaten raw.”

“[…]since the Bohemian morel can be confused with the toxic elfin saddle (Gyromitra infula) or other undesirable fungi.”

“2005, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment⟳ Station (Portland, Oregon), Research⟳ Note⟳ PNW-RN-546, page 7, Of the several species of Gyromitra that might be encountered in Alaska, two are especially important for morel hunters to learn⟳: Gyromitra esculenta ssp. lato, the beefsteak false morel, and G. infula ssp. lato, the elfin saddle.”

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