TL/1TE XXXIII 



THE WHITE HELVELLA 



Helvella crispa 



Pileus: Two to three inches in diameter; wavy or curled, 

 reflexed at edges, often puci<ered towards centre; white 

 or pale creamy; somewhat leathery in texture in older 

 specimens. 



Spore surface: On underside of cap, ochraceous. 



Stem : White, more or less furrowed with vertical hollows. 



Taste: Similar to Morel, to which it is closely allied. 



Habitat: Woods. 



Season: Summer and autumn. 



