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02 Morel - Morchella angusticeps Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/20/2024
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Scientific name: Morchella angusticeps
Average size: 1 to 3 inches tall
Can be found: in forests near dying hardwood trees
Edible: YES

If you aren’t looking for a golden chanterelle, chances are you’re probably looking for a morel. Morels are great mushrooms to cook with. They add a wild, nutty flavor to dishes, not to mention a little luxury too.

In Michigan, hunt for morels in the spring. They grow in high-moisture environments near dying hardwood trees. The caps are taller than they are wide. Most caps measure about 1 to 3 inches tall, but only 2 inches wide. They are dusky brown and dark inside all of the folding and honeycomb patterning. The stem is chunky for how small the cap is, and sometimes it looks disproportionate.


https://wildlifeinformer.com/mushrooms-in-michigan/

Unlike more common mushrooms, morels have what is described as a meaty texture and a woodsy or _____ taste.

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