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Semifree Morel

Morchella semilibera

Not assessedMushroomMorchellaMorchellaceae

The half-free morel is a spring fungus with a bell-shaped cap whose lower margin hangs free of the stem. It grows in broadleaf woodland, especially in damp spots near rivers.

Identification

  • Cap bell-shaped; its lower half is free and not joined to the stem.
  • Stem long and pale, often slightly swollen below; grows in damp places.

Baltic distribution

Latvia
0
Lithuania
7
Estonia
32
Global
6412

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.
Sources & methodology

Taxonomy

Fungi · Ascomycota · Pezizomycetes · Pezizales · Morchellaceae · Morchella

Distribution

LT 7 · EE 32

Ecology

Birch forest, Alder forest, Riparian, Mixed forest · Birch, Alder

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