Conical morel, Brown morel
Morchella elata var. conica
Family: Morchellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It grows 15 cm high.
They have also been put in the family Agaricaceae.
Where it is found
In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level. It grows in shade. It suits hardiness zone 9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Chile, Europe, France, Himalayas, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Nepal, New Zealand, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
It needs to be well cooked.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Morchella conica Pers. : Fr.