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Black morel, Conic morel
Morchella angusticeps

Family: Morchellaceae


What it is like

A mushroom. The caps have black ridges.

They have also been put in the family Agaricaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, India, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Pakistan, USA


How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. CAUTION They should not be eaten raw or undercooked. They should not be eaten at the same time as drinking alcohol.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mazorquita

Synonyms