Morchella elata
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Black Morel, Tall morel
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Mushroom, Fungus
This is an edible species, although like other morels, some individuals may be allergic to it, so it must be cooked before being eaten. It can also be dried for later use. However, according to one field guide it may cause gastrointestinal disorder, and cannot easily be identified without a microscope.
Known Hazards
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
False Morel: Irregular brain-like wrinkles/folds, chambered or solid inside (not hollow), cap often hangs free from stem.
Black Morel: Regular honeycomb/pitted pattern on cap, completely hollow inside, cap attached directly to stem.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant. In Peru it grows between 3,600-3,900 m above sea level.
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, Himalayas, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Pakistan, Peru, South America, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA.
How to Identify
A morel or mushroom.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Morchella elata is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae. It is one of many related species commonly known as black morels, and until 2012 the name M. elata was broadly applied to black morels throughout the globe. Like most members of the genus, M. elata is a popular edible fungus and is sought by many mushroom hunters.
Notes
They have also been put in the family Agaricaceae.
Names & Synonyms
Da kwar guchhi, Gaoyangdujun, Kallampa, Mancita, Mathheuraa, Mazorquita, Organito
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