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Public Description of Gyromitra infula (Schaeff.) Quél.
(Latest review: 2010-04-11 13:01:42 WET (+0000) by nathan) Taxonomic Classification: Domain: Eukarya General Description: Cap or Head brown, lobed, edges of head are free from stalk at first but may become attatched in age, Distribution: Worldwide. Habitat: Often growing on wood that may be buried, Look Alikes: Gyromitra ambigua: spores are longer and it may have light reddish-purple colors. G. esculenta: generally has a more convoluted/brain-like cap. This species is considered a excellent edible by some, but can be dangerously toxic if not cooked well. Morchella sp.: Any one with real experience with morels is unlikely to make this mistake, but it has been known to happen and can be a fatal error. True morels have distinct pits in the cap and the cap (in most species) is fully connected to the stem. Uses: Poisonous. References: Notes: Can be parasitiezed by Sphaeronaemella helvellae Description author: Johannes Harnisch (Request Authorship Credit)  Created: 2009-05-16 00:15:02 WET (+0000) by Johannes Harnisch (Johann) |