| Morchella elata | |
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| Black morel near Ulm, Germany | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Morchellaceae |
| Genus: | Morchella |
| Species: | M. elata
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| Binomial name | |
| Morchella elata Fr. (1822)
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Morchella elata | |
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 | Smooth hymenium |
 | Cap is conical |
 | Hymenium attachment is not applicable |
 | Stipe is bare |
 | Edibility is choice or can cause allergic reactions |
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.[1][2] Like most members of the genus, M. elata is a popular edible fungus and is sought by many mushroom hunters.