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