Helvella elastica

Habitat

Helvella elastica grows in the woods, on the ground.

Description

Said to be edible, but probably not worth it. They closely resemble poisonous false morels and are very small. There are also other poisonous look alikes in the Gyromitra genus.

Location

Colorado

Edibility

Inedible

Color

Grey to Tan

Last Updated

Aug 06 2020 02:03 PM

DISCLAIMER: We intend information on this web site to be accurate. It is possible that some information may contain errors. If you find something that is not accurate or should be looked at please contact us at comments at coloradomushrooms dot com. You should always be 100% sure on your identification before consuming any wild mushrooms. It is best to consult a local expert or join your local mycological society. This web site takes no responsiblity if you ingest wild mushrooms.