Morel mushroom, Yellow morel, Honey-combed mushroom, Golden morel
Morchella esculenta

Family: Morchellaceae

What it is like

A mushroom or morel. It is 5-15 cm tall. The cap can be 8-10 cm high. The stems are hollow. The caps are cone shaped with irregular pits and ridges.

They have also been put in the family Agaricaceae. Rich in vitamin B1, B2, B 12

Where it is found

It grows in many temperate regions. In Yunnan. It grows in forests. In Peru it grows between 3,600-3,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, Balkans, Belarus, Britain, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Georgia, Guatemala, Himalayas, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, NW India, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Scandinavia, Serbia, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, USA

How it is used for food

The fruiting body is well cooked and eaten both fresh and dried. It can be stuffed, baked, sauteed in butter, slow simmered in cream, or combined with meats, fowl, pasta, rice, potatoes, or sauces. It is dried and used in soups.

It is popular.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abodiluoluoluo, Gojay, Gucchi, Guchi, Guchi chyau, Guchchi, Gugchi, Gurgeecho, Khallampa, Mathheura, Mazorca, Mazorquita, Rangmu, Sponge mushroom, Toppmurkla, Yang du jun, Yo qy tie hmu

Synonyms

Morchella vulgaris Pers. : Fr.; Morchella esculenta (L.) Pers. : Fr. forma vulgaris (Pers. : Fr.) Boud.;