Morchella
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Justification: Information on systematics is missing, species list outdated, info on edible value could be expanded, info on the popular "morelhunting" in the USA is missing, information on the state of cultivation would be interesting, more itemizations desired. --Ak ccm (Discussion) 02:56, 16. Feb. 2014 (CET)
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The morels (Morchella) are a genus of tubular mushrooms.
Features
The morels form up to over 20 cm large, stemmed and hollow fruiting bodies, which have a honeycomb-like divided head part. The individual honeycombs are separated from each other by sterile, light or dark ribs, the head part can be completely or partially fused with the stalk. The spores of morels are about 20 to 25 µm long, smooth-walled and have small granules (grains) at the tips.
Ecology
Morels are predominantly saprobiontic soil dwellers found in forests, under shrubbery, on woody debris and burn sites. In addition, mycorrhizal associations have been demonstrated between morels and pines.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Morchella?
A: Morchella is a genus of edible mushrooms that are closely related to the cup fungi.
Q: What do the morels look like?
A: The morels look honeycomb-like, with the upper portion composed of a network of ridges with pits between them.
Q: Is Morchella an edible mushroom?
A: Yes, Morchella is an edible mushroom.
Q: Which country produces cultivated morels?
A: China produces cultivated morels.
Q: What is the state mushroom of Minnesota, USA?
A: The state mushroom of Minnesota, USA, is the morel.
Q: Are morels related to cup fungi?
A: Yes, morels are closely related to cup fungi.
Q: Does China have wild morels?
A: The text does not provide any information on whether China has wild morels.
