Helvella acetabulum
(L.) Quel.
iNaturalist· cc-by-nc
(c) maricel patino, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by maricel patino
iNaturalist· cc-by-nc
(c) Taye Bright, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Taye Bright
iNaturalist· cc-by-nc
(c) Drew Parker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Drew Parker
Summary
Source: WikipediaHelvella acetabulum is a species of fungus in the family Helvellaceae, order Pezizales. This relatively large cup-shaped fungus is characterized by a tan fruit body with prominent branching ribs resembling a cabbage leaf; for this reason it is commonly known as the cabbage leaf Helvella. Other colloquial names include the vinegar cup and the brown ribbed elfin cup. The fruit bodies reaches dimensions of 8 centimetres (3 in) by 4 cm (1+1⁄2 in) tall. It is found in Eurasia and North America, where it grows in sandy soils, under both coniferous and deciduous trees.
Description
A subtropical mushroom fungus in the family Helvellaceae.
This description is brief — help expand it
Edible Uses
The mushroom can be eaten if well cooked.
Traditional Uses
Caution. Poisonous is eaten raw. It is edible if well cooked.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Known Hazards
The edibility of the fruit bodies is often listed as unknown, but consumption of this fungus is not recommended as similar species in the family Helvellaceae contain varying levels of monomethylhydrazine (MMH). Although MMH can be removed by boiling in a well-ventilated area, consumption of any MMH-producing mushroom is not advisable (as with G. esculenta). Roger Phillips lists the species as poisonous.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Canada, China, Europe, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Synonyms
References (5)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.
- Montoya, A., et al, 2014, Availability of Wild Edible Fungi in La Malinche National park, Mexico. Journal of Mycology. Article ID 241896, 15 pages
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 235 (As Peziza acetabulum)
- Wikipedia
