false morel

any fungus of the genus Helvella having the ascocarps stalked or pleated or often in folds

any fungus of the genus Discina

a helvella with a saddle-shaped fertile part and creamy color; the stalk is fluted and pitted

a helvella with a cup-shaped fertile body having a brown interior; the stalk is creamy white and heavily ribbed

a helvella with an irregularly convoluted cap that is dark brown when young and becomes dull grey with age; the lower surface of the cap is smooth and pale grey; the stalk is thick and deeply fluted

a discina with a flat or saucer-shaped fertile body that is brown on the upper surface; has a short stalk; not recommended for eating