I though that it was exclusively a wood chip dweller.

I have seen this sort of red staining on quite a few market morels, but frankly, never thought to ID them to species…some of the blondes will also stain red over time.

Before too and never thought to question it… Thought why not see if Darvin or other experts may have some insight into a Hypomyces with Morchella spp. May just end up to be part of this strains growth habit. Thought I’d put it out there either way though…

this is a hypomyces. I have this often on many of my morels. Never thought to question what it was however….