Edible
Black Morel
Morchella elata
Also known as: Black Morel
Botanical Overview
Morchella elata is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae. It is one of many related species commonly known as black morels, and until 2012 the name M. elata was broadly applied to black morels throughout the globe. Like most members of the genus, M. elata is a popular edible fungus and is sought by many mushroom hunters.
Foraging Safety · Hazard Watch
Similar & Confusing Lookalikes
Never harvest or eat wild mushrooms based on photos alone. Always cross-check against these similar lookalikes:
Edible
Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
Lookalike
Morchella importuna
Morchella importuna
Lookalike
Morchella pragensis
Morchella pragensis
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Ascomycota
Class Pezizomycetes
Order Pezizales
Family Morchellaceae
Genus Morchella
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
Spotted an inaccurate field mark or edibility issue?