Morchella elata

Morchella elata
Black morel near Ulm, Germany
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Morchellaceae
Genus: Morchella
Species:
M. elata
Binomial name
Morchella elata
Fr. (1822)
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.

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