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MPG Mushrooms: Morels, False Morels and Cup Fungi

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The Genus Morchella contains the well known “true morel.”

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Geopyxis carbonaria also fruits often and in high abundance after fires.

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This cup fungus belongs to the Genus Peziza, and occurred in dense clusters alongside Morchella and G. carbonara

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Gyromitra esculenta, known as conifer false morel, also occurred this spring just as the first true morels broke ground.

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Gyromitra gigas, also known as snowy false morel or calf brain, has characteristics similar to Gyromitra esculenta and occurred just a few yards away.

Habitat Type(s): 

  • Deciduous Woodlands

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Posted on 7/2/2018 by sbradford

Tags: 

  • Morel
  • false morel
  • snowy morel
  • calf brain
  • cup fungi

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About MPG North

Established in 2005, the property boundary at MPG North encloses 200 undeveloped acres in Western Montana’s Swan Valley. Researchers and field staff manage the property to improve habitat quality for wildlife, discover new ways to restore damaged landscapes and study forest ecology. We also create opportunities to share what we've learned with local conservation organizations, students of all ages, management agencies and volunteers. Through these education and outreach efforts, we seek to inspire others to work together and protect undeveloped landscapes.