Morchella diminutiva
M.Kuo, Dewsbury, Moncalvo & S. L. Stephenson
Deliciosas, White morel, Tulip morel
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMorchella diminutiva is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae native to North America. Described as new to science in 2012, it occurs in eastern North America, usually near Fraxinus americana and Liriodendron tulipifera, but also under other hardwoods like species of Carya.
Description
A mushroom in the family Morchellaceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom must be cooked before eating.
Traditional Uses
It must be cooked before eating.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
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
Deliciosas
Morchella diminutiva
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False Morel: Irregular brain-like wrinkles/folds, chambered or solid inside (not hollow), cap often hangs free from stem.
Deliciosas: Regular honeycomb/pitted pattern on cap, completely hollow inside, cap attached directly to stem.
