Verpa bohemica
Early Morel
Also known as Böhmische Verpel
Inedible / unclearArrives weeks before the true morels and is sold as one in parts of North America, but repeated meals cause loss of coordination in some people. The cap hangs free from the stem like a thimble.
Inedible / unclear in this game means: Not eaten: too tough, too bitter, worthless, or of genuinely disputed/unknown status.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Verpa bohemica sits in the genus Verpa. It is the only member of its genus in this game.
See also
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