This black and white mushroom resembles the edible Morel and the Conifer False Morel but differs in the obvious fluted characteristic of its trunk. The common name for this mushroom is Black Elfin Saddle. They prefer fir forests in the Western United States.
Photo: Fort Bragg California – December
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John Butler is a resident of Northern California. A builder, by trade – but spiritually, a naturalist and photographer.
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O my , never seen these sp. before. Excellent capture , good one for the upcoming challenge also. Two coloured Fungi ;o)) Fav4me!
Thank You, Esther : Indeed, these were a rare find. John B
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Congratulations ! Your image has been Featured and you can enter it in the January Features (Invite only) challenge

Thanks to all in this group. I am thankful and enjoy this group, very much. John B
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congratulations on your feature great capture
Thanks, Ton – I sure enjoy this group and all of the great photos. John B
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Congratulations on your feature!Excellent capture!anna
Thanks, Ana – And thanks for the compliment. John B
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Splendid shot .
Congratulations on your feature shot. ..Jozef
Thanks, Fezo: I have also enjoyed viewing your contributions to this group. John B
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Great capture John; congrats on your feature!
Thank You, Larle
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such handsome fellows! this is one of my favorite families of fungi to find, the Helvellas…….wonderful!
Congrats on the feature in our Fungilicious Group!
Thanks Carla – The Helvellas are so varied. I will load another pic of these guys next to my ball cap so you can see just how big they are. John B
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congrats on the feature,, these are awsome,, the one on the right reminds me of making the dried apple witch heads,, spooky looking,, peace and love linmarie
Thank You, Linmarie: They are very odd-looking, compared to most of the mushrooms I encounter. John B
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Congratulations ! Your image was voted into the Top10 of the January Featured (invite only ) Challenge. Well done !

I am honored to be in the Top 10. Thanks, so much. John B
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