Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A spring mushroom with a yellow-brown, honeycombed cap on a white stem. Toxic raw; edible only after thorough cooking.
Identification
- Cap with a honeycomb pattern, attached to the stem along its whole length.
- Stem white, hollow, with a granular surface.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 650
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.
