Morchella smithiana
Cooke
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Description
Morchella smithiana is a fungal mushroom in the family Morchellaceae, found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Nepal,
Notes
They have also been put in the family Agaricaceae.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
False Morel
Gyromitra esculenta
Unknown
Morchella smithiana
Morchella smithiana
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False Morel: Irregular brain-like wrinkles/folds, chambered or solid inside (not hollow), cap often hangs free from stem.
Morchella smithiana: Regular honeycomb/pitted pattern on cap, completely hollow inside, cap attached directly to stem.
References (2)
- Acharya, K. P., Paudel, P. K., 2020, Biodiversity in Karnali Province: Current Status and Conservation. Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment, Karnali Province Government, Surkhet, Nepal. p 31
- Dongol, et al, 1995, Edible Mushrooms in Nepal
