Elastic Saddle

Helvella elastica Bull.

Also called: Flexible Lorchel, Smooth-stalked Helvella

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Elastic Saddle by month
MonthRecords
January0
February5
March9
April12
May38
June79
July144
August241
September223
October109
November17
December7

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Tennessee15 records
  • Iowa13 records
  • Illinois13 records
  • Florida12 records
  • Ohio11 records
  • Pennsylvania9 records
  • North Dakota8 records
  • California8 records
  • Kansas7 records
  • New Mexico7 records
  • Maine6 records
  • Arizona6 records
  • Indiana6 records
  • Montana6 records
  • Idaho5 records
  • Virginia5 records
  • Oregon5 records
  • Nova Scotia5 records
  • Connecticut4 records
  • Louisiana4 records
  • Missouri4 records
  • New Brunswick4 records
  • West Virginia4 records
  • Kentucky3 records
  • South Dakota3 records
  • New Hampshire3 records
  • Alabama2 records
  • Oklahoma2 records
  • Yukon2 records
  • Alberta2 records
  • Georgia2 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • Nebraska1 records
  • New Jersey1 records

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