helvella

Definitions of helvella

1. noun

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

   Helvella crispa, miter mushroom

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

   Helvella acetabulum

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

   Helvella sulcata

   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

   type of:

   false morel

   a fungus of the family Helvellaceae