Disciotis venosa
(Pers.) Boud.
Veined elf cap, Bleach cup
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisciotis venosa, commonly known as the bleach cup, veiny cup fungus, or the cup morel is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae. Fruiting from April, they are often difficult to locate because of their undistinguished brown color. Found in North America and Europe, D. venosa appears to favor banks and slopes and sheltered sites. Although edible, it may be difficult to identify without microscopy.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
D. venosa is a choice edible mushroom, although one author notes that only collectors who have the equipment to check its microscopic properties should consider consuming the species, as it may be confused with several other brown cup fungi. It may be poisonous unless cooked.
Traditional Uses
Caution. Poisonous if eaten raw. Edible if well cooked.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Canada, Europe, North America, Slovenia, USA,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Cerne, M., 1992, Wild Plants from Slovenia used as Vegetables. Acta Horticulturae 318
- Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 226
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 235 (As Peziza venosa)
