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Danny’s DNA Discoveries – Helvellaceae of the PNW
by Danny Miller

Click here for my Pictorial Key to false morels and large cups

Introduction

TBD

abundant common uncommon rare - colour codes match my Pictorial Key and are my opinions and probably reflect my bias of living in W WA. Rare species may be locally common in certain places at certain times.

Helvella (Elfin Saddles) - click to expand

These look like saddles on a stem, a saddle small enough for an elf to sit on.

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Helvella (Stemmed Cups) - click to expand

These look like cups on a stem, sometimes a short stem, when they can be confused with other genera. Some are placed in Dissingia.

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Midotis (Lopsided Cups) - click to expand

Midotis (formerlly Wynella) look like Otidea (rabbit/donkey ear lopsided cups).

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Balsamia (Truffles) - click to expand

Balsamia (some formerly known as Barssia) are trufflized.

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