Snowbank False Morel
Discina gigas
A spring fungus with a large, brain-like, yellow-brown cap on a stout white stem. Toxic raw, and its use is disputed even after processing.
Identification
- Cap brain-like and folded, not honeycombed.
- Fruits in spring, often in woodland on sandy soil.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 14
- Lithuania
- 52
- Estonia
- 18
- Global
- 3124
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
