Black saddle fungus
Helvella atra
Family: Helvellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It grows 8 cm tall. The cap is 1-3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in clusters on the forest floor. It does better in alkaline soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pi tiao jun