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{{Short description|Species of fungus}} | {{Short description|Species of fungus}} | ||
{{Taxobox | {{Taxobox | ||
| name = Verpa bohemica | | name = ''Verpa bohemica'' | ||
| image = Verpa_bohemica1.jpg | | image = Verpa_bohemica1.jpg | ||
| image_caption = Verpa bohemica | | image_caption = ''Verpa bohemica'' | ||
| regnum = Fungi | | regnum = [[Fungi]] | ||
| divisio = Ascomycota | | divisio = [[Ascomycota]] | ||
| classis = Pezizomycetes | | classis = [[Pezizomycetes]] | ||
| ordo = Pezizales | | ordo = [[Pezizales]] | ||
| familia = Morchellaceae | | familia = [[Morchellaceae]] | ||
| genus = Verpa | | genus = ''[[Verpa]]'' | ||
| species = V. bohemica | | species = '''''V. bohemica''''' | ||
| binomial = Verpa bohemica | | binomial = ''Verpa bohemica'' | ||
| binomial_authority = (Krombh.) J. | | binomial_authority = (Krombh.) J. Schröt. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Verpa bohemica''', commonly known as the early morel, is a species of fungus in the family [[Morchellaceae]]. It is | '''''Verpa bohemica''''', commonly known as the early morel or the wrinkled thimble-cap, is a species of [[fungus]] in the family [[Morchellaceae]]. It is one of the morel-like fungi, often confused with true [[morels]] due to its similar appearance. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The fruiting body of ''Verpa bohemica'' consists of a | [[File:Verpa_bohemica1.jpg|''Verpa bohemica''|thumb|right]] | ||
The fruiting body of ''Verpa bohemica'' consists of a cap and a stipe. The cap is 2–4 cm wide and 2–5 cm tall, with a wrinkled surface that is loosely attached to the stipe only at the top. The color of the cap ranges from yellowish-brown to tan. The stipe is white to pale yellow, hollow, and can be up to 15 cm long and 1–2 cm thick. The interior of the stipe is filled with a cottony substance when young, which becomes hollow as the mushroom matures. | |||
==Habitat and distribution== | ==Habitat and distribution== | ||
''Verpa bohemica'' is typically found in [[temperate]] regions of | ''Verpa bohemica'' is typically found in [[temperate]] regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in [[deciduous]] forests, often under [[poplar]]s, [[cottonwoods]], and [[elm]]s. The species is one of the first morel-like fungi to appear in the spring, often fruiting from March to May. | ||
==Edibility== | ==Edibility== | ||
''Verpa bohemica'' is considered [[ | [[File:Morchella_semilibera_41604.jpg|''Morchella semilibera''|thumb|left]] | ||
''Verpa bohemica'' is considered [[edible]] with caution. It should be cooked thoroughly, as raw or undercooked specimens can cause gastrointestinal upset. Some individuals may experience adverse reactions even after cooking. It is important to correctly identify this species, as it can be confused with other morel-like fungi that may be toxic. | |||
==Similar species== | ==Similar species== | ||
''Verpa bohemica'' can be confused with other | ''Verpa bohemica'' can be confused with other species such as ''[[Verpa conica]]'' and true morels like ''[[Morchella semilibera]]''. ''Verpa conica'' has a smooth cap, while ''Morchella semilibera'' has a cap that is attached to the stipe for about half its length. | ||
[[File:Verpa_conica_83805.jpg|''Verpa conica''|thumb|right]] | |||
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==Related pages== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Morel]] | * [[Morel]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Morchellaceae]] | ||
* [[Fungi]] | * [[Fungi]] | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* | * [[List of Ascomycota families incertae sedis]] | ||
[[Category:Morchellaceae]] | [[Category:Morchellaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:53, 23 March 2025
Species of fungus
Verpa bohemica, commonly known as the early morel or the wrinkled thimble-cap, is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae. It is one of the morel-like fungi, often confused with true morels due to its similar appearance.
Description[edit]
The fruiting body of Verpa bohemica consists of a cap and a stipe. The cap is 2–4 cm wide and 2–5 cm tall, with a wrinkled surface that is loosely attached to the stipe only at the top. The color of the cap ranges from yellowish-brown to tan. The stipe is white to pale yellow, hollow, and can be up to 15 cm long and 1–2 cm thick. The interior of the stipe is filled with a cottony substance when young, which becomes hollow as the mushroom matures.
Habitat and distribution[edit]
Verpa bohemica is typically found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in deciduous forests, often under poplars, cottonwoods, and elms. The species is one of the first morel-like fungi to appear in the spring, often fruiting from March to May.
Edibility[edit]
Verpa bohemica is considered edible with caution. It should be cooked thoroughly, as raw or undercooked specimens can cause gastrointestinal upset. Some individuals may experience adverse reactions even after cooking. It is important to correctly identify this species, as it can be confused with other morel-like fungi that may be toxic.
Similar species[edit]
Verpa bohemica can be confused with other species such as Verpa conica and true morels like Morchella semilibera. Verpa conica has a smooth cap, while Morchella semilibera has a cap that is attached to the stipe for about half its length.
