“Is that a morel?” Morels (Morchella) are Ascomycete mushrooms with a conical shaped caps coveted deep honeycomb holes. The inside is completely hollow, no pith, no folds. Hunting for morels can be extremely tricky, one because they are tempermental and need just the right conditions and habitat to fruit, but also because they can be darn tricky to spot! The texture and color of morels helps them blend in with the forest floor, making every single stick, pine cone, and leaf look like a potential

Here’s a quick primer on some other Ascomycete indicators for Morels (Morchella). From left to right I have a true morel (Morchella species), an Elfin Saddle (Helvella species), and a Purple Crown Cup (Sarcosphera coronaria). The morel mushroom is a delicious and highly prized edible, but they have be tricky to find. It helps to learn what conditions and habitats they fruit in. Here in the mountains of California, it pays to look out for associated Ascomycete mushrooms that show up at the same t

Morels (Morchella) are delicious Ascomycete mushrooms that pop up in the spring! Enjoy this #mushroomasmr #morels #morchella #springiscoming | Fascinated By Fungi

Here’s my method for stuffing and frying morel (Morchella) mushrooms with a delicious cheesy umami mixture. Highly encourage you to try this, makes for an amazing appetizer you can share with family and friends. Works best with larger morels....#mushroomrecipe #vegetarianrecipe #morel #morels #morelmushrooms #morelrecipes #mycophagy #wildmushrooms #squashblossom #mushrooms | Fascinated By Fungi