Ascomycete fungi (Helvellaceae)

Ascomycete fungi

Ascomycete fungi (Helvellaceae) are a fungus family also called sac fungi. The titular sacs are actually not observable but instead are microscopic sexual structures. The family includes elfin saddles, though its members can also be cup-shaped, ear-shaped, or even club-shaped.

Scientific classification

Family

Ascomycete fungi (Helvellaceae)

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Toxicity

Ascomycete fungi fungi include both poisonous and edible species, often distinguishable by their gnarled appearance. Elfin saddle and white saddle, the most common species, are mildly poisonous, causing stomach upsets in humans. Some species are also carcinogenic. Mistaking a poisonous variety for an edible one is improbable due to their distinct look.

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