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Conifer false morel

Gyromitra esculenta

Description:

Cap 1.24-4" wide Stalk 2-4" high Brownish, brain like with whitish stalk Deadly A saggital cut down the cap reveals chambers as opposed to the honey comb shape true morels possess

Habitat:

Throughout North America, most commonly found in the north and in mountains. Fruiting body appears usually btwn April - June Found on the ground underneath conifers

Notes:

3 were found within a few feet of each other

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NickO
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NickO

New York, USA

Spotted on Apr 23, 2013
Submitted on Apr 24, 2013

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