Morchella esculenta
Morchella esculenta
Morchella esculenta, commonly known as the Yellow Morel, Common Morel, Morel Mushroom, or Sponge Morel, is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae of the Ascomycota division.
Pronunciation
Morchella esculenta is pronounced as "mor-chel-la es-cu-len-ta".
Etymology
The genus name "Morchella" is derived from "morchel", an old German word for mushroom, while "esculenta" comes from Latin and means "edible".
Description
Morchella esculenta is characterized by its distinctive honeycomb appearance, with a conical cap covered in a network of ridges and pits. The fruit bodies are highly prized by gourmet cooks, particularly in French cuisine.
Habitat and distribution
Morchella esculenta is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is most commonly associated with forest fires, dying or dead trees, and disturbed ground.
Related terms
- Mycology: The branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
- Ascomycota: A division or phylum of the kingdom Fungi that, together with the Basidiomycota, form the subkingdom Dikarya.
- Morchellaceae: A family of ascomycete fungi.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morchella esculenta
- Wikipedia's article - Morchella esculenta
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